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The Independent UK
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Mike Bedigan

Trump hits back at ‘first buddy’ Musk in war of words

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  • Donald Trump and Elon Musk's high-profile relationship has deteriorated, with Trump claiming Musk had gone "CRAZY" and threatening to terminate his government contracts.
  • The US President claimed on social media that Musk was unhappy he threatened to cut the electric vehicle mandate.
  • Musk claimed that without his help, Trump would have lost the 2024 election and alleged Trump is implicated in the Epstein files.
  • Musk criticised Trump's "big, beautiful bill" as a "disgusting abomination" due to cuts in the electric vehicle tax credit and the scrapping of Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination.
  • The feud marks a significant downturn from their previous alliance, which included Musk's endorsement of Trump, financial support for his campaign, and advisory role in government efficiency.

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Trump-Musk goes nuclear: President and Tesla mogul trade Epstein barbs and billion-dollar threats as friendship implodes

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