Trump responds after Musk's 'Epstein files' allegations originally appeared on TheStreet .
The Trump–Musk feud has officially gone nuclear.
Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday, President Donald Trump said he has "no plans" to speak with Elon Musk, after a week of fiery online exchanges that began over Trump's proposed " big beautiful bill" and quickly spiraled into personal jabs and political threats.
Trump didn't mince words when asked if he was still in contact with Musk. "No, I don't," he said. "I hope he does well with Tesla, but we're going to take a look at everything. It's a lot of money."
The president's comments come just days after Musk blasted Trump's sweeping tax and spending proposal, calling it a "disgusting abomination" and warning it would add $2.4 trillion to the U.S. debt. He also replied "Exactly" to a post suggesting Trump had retaliated against him personally. Musk later floated the idea of launching a new political party, posting, "It's time for a new party – one that actually represents the people. Not the far left or far right, but the 80% in the middle!"
The falling-out marks a sharp turn from their once-friendly dynamic. Trump had recently appointed Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, a symbolic role that ended with modest results.
Bitcoin fell sharply after Trump threatened to cut off Elon Musk's government contracts, intensifying their public feud.
The uncertainty rattled markets, leading Tesla shares to drop 14% and dragging crypto sentiment down with them.
Investors feared a political crackdown on Musk-linked ventures could spill into broader risk assets like Bitcoin.
Trump responds after Musk's 'Epstein files' allegations first appeared on TheStreet on Jun 6, 2025
This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
