The rift between Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump deepened dramatically on Thursday as the billionaire tech entrepreneur publicly endorsed Trump’s impeachment, signaling a full-blown political confrontation with the White House.
The explosive development unfolded on X (formerly Twitter), after controversial commentator Ian Miles Cheong posed a provocative question:
“President vs Elon. Who wins? My money’s on Elon. Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him.”
In response, Musk tersely replied: “Yes.”
That one-word reply has sent shockwaves through political and financial circles, reinforcing fears that the escalating feud could further destabilize investor confidence, especially in industries tied to Musk’s business empire.
Musk Slams Trump’s Tariff Policy
Tensions between the two men have been mounting for weeks. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently criticized Trump’s proposed economic agenda, particularly a plan to hike tariffs on imported goods.
“The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year,” Musk warned on X, accusing the policy of being economically reckless.
His comments have fueled speculation that Musk may throw his weight behind alternative conservative figures—most notably Vice President J.D. Vance, a one-time Trump ally who has taken a more nuanced approach to tech and trade.
Explosive Accusations and Retaliatory Threats
In a further escalation, Musk made an unverified and incendiary claim that Trump is “in the Epstein files,” referring to documents linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The implication triggered a storm of controversy online and has yet to be addressed formally by the White House.
Sources close to Trump told media outlets that the president was furious over the accusation and has threatened to revoke all federal contracts involving Musk’s companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink.
Trump reportedly declared:
“I got him out of Washington. He’s CRAZY!”
NASA Missions and National Security at Risk?
Insiders say Musk has responded with a threat of his own: to pull SpaceX’s support from NASA missions, potentially jeopardizing scheduled astronaut launches and vital supply runs to the International Space Station (ISS). While NASA has not issued an official comment, any disruption would have far-reaching consequences for America’s space program.
Meanwhile, former Trump strategist Steve Bannon entered the fray, calling for Elon Musk’s deportation, referencing Musk’s South African origin and accusing him of undermining American interests.
“He’s not even one of us. Deport him,” Bannon reportedly said on a podcast.
What This Means Going Forward
The feud between Musk and Trump marks a rare clash between two of the most influential figures in American politics and industry. Analysts say it could have deep implications for:
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The 2026–2027 election cycle
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Federal contracts and tech policy
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Global markets, especially in automotive and aerospace sectors
With both men commanding massive followings and egos the drama appears far from over.
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