Trump threatens Elon Musk with ‘very serious consequences’

The once-strong relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has publicly soured, with Trump making it clear he has no intention of reconciling. Their feud reportedly stems from Musk’s criticism of Trump’s tax-cutting “big, beautiful bill,” which recently passed the House. In an NBC interview, Trump stated he was too busy to engage with Musk and emphasized that he had once helped Musk during his first term. Now, Trump has warned of “serious consequences” if Musk supports future Democratic campaigns, though he didn’t elaborate on what those consequences would be.

As Musk’s companies hold significant federal contracts, Trump’s threats could pose serious financial risks. The former president even suggested cutting Musk’s contracts as a cost-saving measure. While Trump is escalating tensions, Vice President JD Vance has attempted to downplay the situation. Vance described Musk as emotional but praised his entrepreneurial talents and his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aimed to reduce federal spending. Despite the fallout, Vance expressed hope Musk might one day return to Trump’s circle, though he acknowledged that may no longer be possible.