Elon Musk’s exit from his White House role as a “special government employee” and his subsequent clash with US President Donald Trump is having a ripple effect across the federal government. Staffers brought in during his time are now being shown the door, some reportedly without choice.According to a report by The Washington Post, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which 'Dogefather' Musk championed, is now seeing its influence decline. Many agencies are reversing the mass dismissals that took place under former President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bypass-security-no-tracking-no-records-elon-musk-s-doge-secretly-transmitted-white-house-data-via-starlink-1749380621741">‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White&nbsp;House&nbsp;data via Starlink</a><h2>DOGE staffers quietly removed from FAA roles</h2>At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), several staffers with ties to Musk’s SpaceX were stripped of their access and titles. As of 2 June, Brady Glantz, Samuel Smeal, Tom Kiernan and Theodore Malaska were no longer listed as “senior advisers to the administrator.” Their online profiles inside the FAA now show no job title, no department, no manager, not even an email address.Sources told the Post that managers explained their removal by noting the team owed its creation and power to an executive order, not an act of Congress, and that Musk was stepping down after his term as a “special government employee” ended.“So they’re being pushed out,” one employee told the POst.<h2>Musk-Trump fallout accelerated the shake-up</h2>The shift comes amid a falling-out between Musk and Trump, who once appeared to be close. Relations turned sour when Musk publically denounced Trump's 'big beautiful' tax spending bill.As a result, DOGE’s support within the Trump faction has collapsed.<h2>White House insists DOGE mission will continue</h2>Despite the exodus of Musk-aligned staff, the Trump administration says its commitment to government efficiency remains firm.“DOGE is in the DNA of the federal government, and the president is committed to seeing this mission through,” said White House spokesperson Harrison Fields.Officials added that the White House has proposed more than $160 billion in agency budget cuts starting October, including a request to cancel $9 billion in global health and public broadcasting funds. These proposals aim to test Congress’s support for continuing DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts.

At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), several staffers with ties to Musk’s SpaceX were stripped of their access and titles. As of 2 June, Brady Glantz, Samuel Smeal, Tom Kiernan and Theodore Malaska were no longer listed as “senior advisers to the administrator.”

Elon Musk’s exit from his White House role as a “special government employee” and his subsequent clash with US President Donald Trump is having a ripple effect across the federal government. Staffers brought in during his time are now being shown the door, some reportedly without choice. According to a report by The Washington Post, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which 'Dogefather' Musk championed, is now seeing its influence decline. Many agencies are reversing the mass dismissals that took place under former President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce. Also read: ‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White House data via Starlink DOGE staffers quietly removed from FAA roles At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), several staffers with ties to Musk’s SpaceX were stripped of their access and titles. As of 2 June, Brady Glantz, Samuel Smeal, Tom Kiernan and Theodore Malaska were no longer listed as “senior advisers to the administrator.” Their online profiles inside the FAA now show no job title, no department, no manager, not even an email address. Sources told the Post that managers explained their removal by noting the team owed its creation and power to an executive order, not an act of Congress, and that Musk was stepping down after his term as a “special government employee” ended. “So they’re being pushed out,” one employee told the POst. Musk-Trump fallout accelerated the shake-up The shift comes amid a falling-out between Musk and Trump, who once appeared to be close. Relations turned sour when Musk publically denounced Trump's 'big beautiful' tax spending bill. As a result, DOGE’s support within the Trump faction has collapsed. White House insists DOGE mission will continue Despite the exodus of Musk-aligned staff, the Trump administration says its commitment to government efficiency remains firm. “DOGE is in the DNA of the federal government, and the president is committed to seeing this mission through,” said White House spokesperson Harrison Fields. Officials added that the White House has proposed more than $160 billion in agency budget cuts starting October, including a request to cancel $9 billion in global health and public broadcasting funds. These proposals aim to test Congress’s support for continuing DOGE’s cost-cutting efforts.

At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), several staffers with ties to Musk’s SpaceX were stripped of their access and titles. As of 2 June, Brady Glantz, Samuel Smeal, Tom Kiernan and Theodore Malaska were no longer listed as “senior advisers to the administrator.”

‘They’re being pushed out’: With 'Dogefather' Musk out, Trump admin is showing door to DOGE staff - Report

Elon Musk’s team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) installed a Starlink Wi-Fi terminal on the White House roof and used it to transmit a large amount of data, all of it undetected, a report by The Washington Post has revealed. The move reportedly took place in Feburary with the approval of Donald Trump’s administration, despite objections from internal security teams.Starlink, operated by Musk’s SpaceX, provides satellite-based internet access. While the official reason for the installation was to fix internet “dead zones” on the White House campus, insiders suggest there may have been other motives.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maga-loves-musk-too-here-s-how-elon-musk-s-popularity-among-republicans-could-hurt-donald-trump-s-future-plans-1749298584471">MAGA loves Musk too! Here's how Elon Musk's popularity among Republicans could hurt Donald Trump's future plans</a><h2>Experts say Starlink was used to dodge security protocols</h2>Those close to the matter told The Post that the Starlink connection could have been used to bypass the White House’s highly controlled network systems. “Starlink doesn’t require anything. It allows you to transmit data without any kind of record or tracking,” one source claimed.White House devices are typically required to use a secure VPN to access the internet, which logs all traffic with names and timestamps. “With a Starlink connection, that means White House devices could leave the network and go out through gateways,” the person added. “It’s going to help you bypass security,” they said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-vs-elon-musk-news-today-republicans-more-popular-than-musk-spoiler-it-s-not-kash-patel-or-rubio-1749305592931">'Trump has 3.5 years left': Only TWO Republicans are more popular than Musk - SPOILER! It's not Kash Patel or Rubio</a><h2>Secret Service says it wasn’t a breach</h2>The United States Secret Service, however, dismissed the concerns. “We were aware of DOGE’s intentions to improve internet access on the campus and did not consider this matter a security incident or security breach,” said Anthony Guglielmi, the agency’s spokesperson.<h2>Accusations of deeper data breaches emerge</h2>This is not the first time the DOGE team has faced allegations related to data access. Before Elon Musk’s exit from the government and his public fallout with Trump, DOGE was reportedly looking into several sensitive government databases, including systems handling Social Security information.In April, a whistleblower at the National Labor Relations Board accused Musk’s DOGE department of a “significant cybersecurity breach.” Daniel Berulis, an IT employee, claimed to have observed unusual data transfers and suspicious login attempts from Russia after DOGE gained control of the agency’s systems.DOGE employees allegedly asked not to be tracked while accessing these systems.<h2>Musk and Trump: From allies to rivals</h2>Trump’s administration had backed Musk during his campaign to cut government budgets and jobs. But the relationship between the two powerful figures has since soured. Their once-close alliance has become a public feud, with both sides trading jabs.Interestingly, despite the fallout, visitors to the White House can still see “Starlink Guest” listed on their Wi-Fi networks, indicating that the satellite internet system remains operational on the premises.

Starlink, operated by Musk’s SpaceX, provides satellite-based internet access. While the official reason for the installation was to fix internet “dead zones” on the White House campus, insiders suggest there may have been other motives.

Elon Musk’s team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) installed a Starlink Wi-Fi terminal on the White House roof and used it to transmit a large amount of data, all of it undetected, a report by The Washington Post has revealed. The move reportedly took place in Feburary with the approval of Donald Trump’s administration, despite objections from internal security teams. Starlink, operated by Musk’s SpaceX, provides satellite-based internet access. While the official reason for the installation was to fix internet “dead zones” on the White House campus, insiders suggest there may have been other motives. Also read: MAGA loves Musk too! Here's how Elon Musk's popularity among Republicans could hurt Donald Trump's future plans Experts say Starlink was used to dodge security protocols Those close to the matter told The Post that the Starlink connection could have been used to bypass the White House’s highly controlled network systems. “Starlink doesn’t require anything. It allows you to transmit data without any kind of record or tracking,” one source claimed. White House devices are typically required to use a secure VPN to access the internet, which logs all traffic with names and timestamps. “With a Starlink connection, that means White House devices could leave the network and go out through gateways,” the person added. “It’s going to help you bypass security,” they said. Also read: 'Trump has 3.5 years left': Only TWO Republicans are more popular than Musk - SPOILER! It's not Kash Patel or Rubio Secret Service says it wasn’t a breach The United States Secret Service, however, dismissed the concerns. “We were aware of DOGE’s intentions to improve internet access on the campus and did not consider this matter a security incident or security breach,” said Anthony Guglielmi, the agency’s spokesperson. Accusations of deeper data breaches emerge This is not the first time the DOGE team has faced allegations related to data access. Before Elon Musk’s exit from the government and his public fallout with Trump, DOGE was reportedly looking into several sensitive government databases, including systems handling Social Security information. In April, a whistleblower at the National Labor Relations Board accused Musk’s DOGE department of a “significant cybersecurity breach.” Daniel Berulis, an IT employee, claimed to have observed unusual data transfers and suspicious login attempts from Russia after DOGE gained control of the agency’s systems. DOGE employees allegedly asked not to be tracked while accessing these systems. Musk and Trump: From allies to rivals Trump’s administration had backed Musk during his campaign to cut government budgets and jobs. But the relationship between the two powerful figures has since soured. Their once-close alliance has become a public feud, with both sides trading jabs. Interestingly, despite the fallout, visitors to the White House can still see “Starlink Guest” listed on their Wi-Fi networks, indicating that the satellite internet system remains operational on the premises.

Starlink, operated by Musk’s SpaceX, provides satellite-based internet access. While the official reason for the installation was to fix internet “dead zones” on the White House campus, insiders suggest there may have been other motives.

‘Bypass security, no tracking, no records’: Elon Musk’s DOGE secretly transmitted White House data via Starlink

US President Donald Trump has warned of “very serious consequences” if Elon Musk backs Democratic candidates who oppose the Republican Party’s major budget legislation.In an interview with NBC News on Saturday (June 07), Trump said, “If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that.” When asked what those consequences might be, Trump declined to elaborate but repeated, “He’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-vs-elon-musk-news-today-republicans-more-popular-than-musk-spoiler-it-s-not-kash-patel-or-rubio-1749305592931">'Trump has 3.5 years left': Only TWO Republicans are more popular&nbsp;than&nbsp;Musk - SPOILER! It's not Kash&nbsp;Patel&nbsp;or&nbsp;Rubio</a><h2>No plans to mend ties with Musk</h2>Trump also made it clear that he has no interest in repairing his relationship with Musk after their public fallout earlier in the week. When asked if he would consider making amends, he simply replied, “No.”Asked whether their relationship was over, he added, “I would assume so, yeah.”The president said he had no plans to speak to the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, stating, “I’m too busy doing other things. I have no intention of speaking to him.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-musk-breakup-us-prez-calls-elon-big-time-drug-addict-warns-jd-vance-to-be-cautious-when-speaking-about-tesla-boss-publicly-1749314503881">Trump-Musk breakup: US prez calls Elon ‘big-time drug addict’, warns JD Vance to be 'cautious' when speaking about Tesla boss publicly</a><h2>Accusations of disrespect and old allegations resurface</h2>Trump criticised Musk for being disrespectful, saying, “I think it’s a very bad thing, because he’s very disrespectful. You could not disrespect the office of the President.”Musk had earlier posted, then deleted, a series of attacks on X (formerly Twitter), including one suggesting Trump had links to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Trump dismissed the claim, calling it “old news”, and added, “Even Epstein’s lawyer said I had nothing to do with it.”<h2>Musk’s criticism of GOP bill triggered conflict</h2>Before the spat erupted, Musk had criticised a Republican-backed spending bill that recently passed in the House. In response, Trump told reporters at the White House, “I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot.”Shortly after, Musk posted calls for Trump’s impeachment and claimed that Trump’s tariff policy could lead to a recession. Trump responded on Truth Social, saying Musk should have voiced his objections earlier, and suggested cutting off government support for Musk’s companies.“The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts,” Trump wrote. “I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!”<h2>Trump not focused on investigations or contract cuts</h2>Although Trump floated the idea of cancelling Musk’s federal contracts, on Saturday he said he hadn’t given it much thought, “I’d be allowed to do that… but I haven’t given it any thought.”Trump also distanced himself from calls to investigate Musk’s immigration history and business deals. “I mean it’s not something that’s on top of my mind right now,” he told NBC.<h2>Trump confident in bill’s passage despite Musk opposition</h2>Despite Musk’s criticism, Trump said he believes the budget bill, named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will still pass the Senate by 4 July.“The Republican Party has never been united like this before. It’s never been. It’s actually more so than it was three days ago,” he claimed.“I think, actually, Elon brought out the strengths of the bill because people that weren’t as focused started focusing on it, and they see how good it is. So in that sense, there was a big favour. But I think Elon, really, I think it’s a shame that he’s so depressed and so heartbroken,” he said.

Trump also made it clear that he has no interest in repairing his relationship with Musk after their public fallout earlier in the week. When asked if he would consider making amends, he simply replied, “No.”

US President Donald Trump has warned of “very serious consequences” if Elon Musk backs Democratic candidates who oppose the Republican Party’s major budget legislation. In an interview with NBC News on Saturday (June 07), Trump said, “If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that.” When asked what those consequences might be, Trump declined to elaborate but repeated, “He’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that.” Also read: 'Trump has 3.5 years left': Only TWO Republicans are more popular than Musk - SPOILER! It's not Kash Patel or Rubio No plans to mend ties with Musk Trump also made it clear that he has no interest in repairing his relationship with Musk after their public fallout earlier in the week. When asked if he would consider making amends, he simply replied, “No.” Asked whether their relationship was over, he added, “I would assume so, yeah.” The president said he had no plans to speak to the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, stating, “I’m too busy doing other things. I have no intention of speaking to him.” Also read: Trump-Musk breakup: US prez calls Elon ‘big-time drug addict’, warns JD Vance to be 'cautious' when speaking about Tesla boss publicly Accusations of disrespect and old allegations resurface Trump criticised Musk for being disrespectful, saying, “I think it’s a very bad thing, because he’s very disrespectful. You could not disrespect the office of the President.” Musk had earlier posted, then deleted, a series of attacks on X (formerly Twitter), including one suggesting Trump had links to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Trump dismissed the claim, calling it “old news”, and added, “Even Epstein’s lawyer said I had nothing to do with it.” Musk’s criticism of GOP bill triggered conflict Before the spat erupted, Musk had criticised a Republican-backed spending bill that recently passed in the House. In response, Trump told reporters at the White House, “I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot.” Shortly after, Musk posted calls for Trump’s impeachment and claimed that Trump’s tariff policy could lead to a recession. Trump responded on Truth Social, saying Musk should have voiced his objections earlier, and suggested cutting off government support for Musk’s companies. “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts,” Trump wrote. “I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!” Trump not focused on investigations or contract cuts Although Trump floated the idea of cancelling Musk’s federal contracts, on Saturday he said he hadn’t given it much thought, “I’d be allowed to do that… but I haven’t given it any thought.” Trump also distanced himself from calls to investigate Musk’s immigration history and business deals. “I mean it’s not something that’s on top of my mind right now,” he told NBC. Trump confident in bill’s passage despite Musk opposition Despite Musk’s criticism, Trump said he believes the budget bill, named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will still pass the Senate by 4 July. “The Republican Party has never been united like this before. It’s never been. It’s actually more so than it was three days ago,” he claimed. “I think, actually, Elon brought out the strengths of the bill because people that weren’t as focused started focusing on it, and they see how good it is. So in that sense, there was a big favour. But I think Elon, really, I think it’s a shame that he’s so depressed and so heartbroken,” he said.

Trump also made it clear that he has no interest in repairing his relationship with Musk after their public fallout earlier in the week. When asked if he would consider making amends, he simply replied, “No.”

Trump-Musk bromance officially over? Trump says 'no' to patch up with Elon, threatens ‘very serious consequences if...'

As US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk got in a feud on Thursday night over the tax and spending bill, the conspiracy theorists have a lot to say as they come up with their wild theories.While social media users suggested that the clash between the two was "fake" and "staged". Others stated that they "cooked up" the feud while Musk was working from Mar-a-Lago back in January.This comes a couple days after Musk took to X, posting series of tweets, targeting the US president over the "Big Beautiful Bill". He even claimed that the Trump administration was not releasing the Epstein Files because the Trump is mentioned in them. However on Saturday, he deleted those posts.Liz Crokin, a Pizzagate conspiracy theorist shared a post on X, claiming that it would not surprise them if the Deep State created fake evidence falsely implicating Trump.Crokin met Trump in Mar-a-Lago in 2022. Moreover, his post was viewed 440,000 times."If this is the case, their scheme will fail and backfire. So grab your popcorn and watch the media and Democrats falsely report Trump is a pedophile and a sex trafficker—this boomerang will be epic! 5D chess at its finest, baby—checkmate!," Crokin said.QAnon and conspiracy theory circles stated that the Musk vs Trump clash was a way to trick Democrats into demanding Epstein file disclosures.Some also called it a scripted ploy, which is dubbed as "kayfabe", a pro-wrestling term for staged conflicts.“Elon Musk basically lived at Mar-A-Lago for a few months,” he wrote on his Telegram channel. “Lots of time to plan things out. As much as they are trying to sell this argument to everyone that this is real, it isn’t. Only anons understand why … It’s KAYFAB [sic] on a MAGAnamonous level.”AwakenedOutlaw, a QAnon influencer, with 300,000+ X followers stated, "Smooth-brained folks who haven't been paying attention and don't understand that kayfabe is in play, actually believe Trump and Musk are fighting."After a dramatic public clash with Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump made a series of phone calls to allies in an effort to take control of the narrative. In those calls, Trump is reported to have called Musk a “big-time drug addict” as he tried to make sense of the tech billionaire’s behaviour, according to a Washington Post report. &nbsp;

Some also called it a scripted ploy, which is dubbed as "kayfabe", a pro-wrestling term for staged conflicts.

As US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk got in a feud on Thursday night over the tax and spending bill, the conspiracy theorists have a lot to say as they come up with their wild theories. While social media users suggested that the clash between the two was "fake" and "staged". Others stated that they "cooked up" the feud while Musk was working from Mar-a-Lago back in January. This comes a couple days after Musk took to X, posting series of tweets, targeting the US president over the "Big Beautiful Bill". He even claimed that the Trump administration was not releasing the Epstein Files because the Trump is mentioned in them. However on Saturday, he deleted those posts. Liz Crokin, a Pizzagate conspiracy theorist shared a post on X, claiming that it would not surprise them if the Deep State created fake evidence falsely implicating Trump. Crokin met Trump in Mar-a-Lago in 2022. Moreover, his post was viewed 440,000 times. "If this is the case, their scheme will fail and backfire. So grab your popcorn and watch the media and Democrats falsely report Trump is a pedophile and a sex trafficker—this boomerang will be epic! 5D chess at its finest, baby—checkmate!," Crokin said. QAnon and conspiracy theory circles stated that the Musk vs Trump clash was a way to trick Democrats into demanding Epstein file disclosures. Some also called it a scripted ploy, which is dubbed as "kayfabe", a pro-wrestling term for staged conflicts. “Elon Musk basically lived at Mar-A-Lago for a few months,” he wrote on his Telegram channel. “Lots of time to plan things out. As much as they are trying to sell this argument to everyone that this is real, it isn’t. Only anons understand why … It’s KAYFAB [sic] on a MAGAnamonous level.” AwakenedOutlaw, a QAnon influencer, with 300,000+ X followers stated, "Smooth-brained folks who haven't been paying attention and don't understand that kayfabe is in play, actually believe Trump and Musk are fighting." After a dramatic public clash with Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump made a series of phone calls to allies in an effort to take control of the narrative. In those calls, Trump is reported to have called Musk a “big-time drug addict” as he tried to make sense of the tech billionaire’s behaviour, according to a Washington Post report.

Some also called it a scripted ploy, which is dubbed as "kayfabe", a pro-wrestling term for staged conflicts.

'Grab your popcorn and watch it': Is Trump-Musk feud 'fake and staged'? Here's what conspiracy theorists said

In a first video message since taking over the group last year, Yemen's al-Qaida branch has threatened US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and other US officials over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.The leader shared a half-hour video message which spread over early Saturday via supporters of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.The video of Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki's speech showed images of Trump, Musk, US Vice President JD Vance, US State Secretary Marco Rubio and Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth.Moreover, it also included images of logos of Musk's businesses, including Tesla.“There are no red lines after what happened and is happening to our people in Gaza," al-Awlaki said. "Reciprocity is legitimate.”Leader Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki also shared calls for lone-wolf militants to assassinate leaders in Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab states over the war.The group widely known as "AQ" had been considered the most dangerous branch of an al-Qaida, which is still operating after the 2011 killing by US Navy SEALs of founder Osama bin Laden.Al-Awlaki has a $6 million US bounty hanging on his head. The US says that he “has publicly called for attacks against the United States and its allies.”He replaced AQ leader Khalid al-Batarfi, whose death was announced by their group last year.The Iranian-backed Yemen's Houthi group has launched missile attacks on Israel, targeting commercial vessels moving through the Red Sea corridor, as well as American warships.The US Navy called their campaign against Houthis, the most intense combat since World War II.Later, as Trump entered the Oval Office, his administration also launched its own intense campaign of strikes on the Houthis.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemen-houthi-army-threat-to-saudi-for-military-activity-with-us-and-israel-will-saudi-join-war-it-lost-after-a-decade-of-fighting-8941701">Also read: 'Your oil will not remain': Yemen makes direct threat to Saudi Arabia as US strikes target Houthis. Will Riyadh join war again?</a>&nbsp;

The leader shared a half-hour video message which spread over early Saturday via supporters of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

In a first video message since taking over the group last year, Yemen's al-Qaida branch has threatened US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and other US officials over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. The leader shared a half-hour video message which spread over early Saturday via supporters of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. The video of Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki's speech showed images of Trump, Musk, US Vice President JD Vance, US State Secretary Marco Rubio and Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth. Moreover, it also included images of logos of Musk's businesses, including Tesla. “There are no red lines after what happened and is happening to our people in Gaza," al-Awlaki said. "Reciprocity is legitimate.” Leader Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki also shared calls for lone-wolf militants to assassinate leaders in Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab states over the war. The group widely known as "AQ" had been considered the most dangerous branch of an al-Qaida, which is still operating after the 2011 killing by US Navy SEALs of founder Osama bin Laden. Al-Awlaki has a $6 million US bounty hanging on his head. The US says that he “has publicly called for attacks against the United States and its allies.” He replaced AQ leader Khalid al-Batarfi, whose death was announced by their group last year. The Iranian-backed Yemen's Houthi group has launched missile attacks on Israel, targeting commercial vessels moving through the Red Sea corridor, as well as American warships. The US Navy called their campaign against Houthis, the most intense combat since World War II. Later, as Trump entered the Oval Office, his administration also launched its own intense campaign of strikes on the Houthis. Also read: 'Your oil will not remain': Yemen makes direct threat to Saudi Arabia as US strikes target Houthis. Will Riyadh join war again?

The leader shared a half-hour video message which spread over early Saturday via supporters of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

'Call for lone-wolf militants to assassinate': Yemen's al-Qaeda leader threatens Trump, Musk and others over Gaza war

US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday breaks silence on the ongoing Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud, which triggered after tech billionaire reacted on the US president's tax and spending bill.Vance reacted on the growing tensions between the two ex "close friends", calling the feud a "huge mistake" on Musk's part.Vance was speaking during an interview with comedian Theo Von, which was released on Saturday, expressing hope for reconciliation.The US president appeared on Von's popular podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, which was recorded on Thursday, the day when Musk and Trump got into a war of words.Vance during the podcast episode stressed that Musk did not have to agree to the bill or on what I'm saying, but he made a huge mistake.I just think it’s a huge mistake for the world’s wealthiest man — I think one of the most transformational entrepreneurs ever — to be at war with the world’s most powerful man, who I think is doing more to save the country than anybody in my lifetime," Vance said, according to The New York Post.Stressing that Musk should have shown some respect for President Trump, Vance added, “I just think you’ve got to have some respect for him and say, ‘yeah, we don’t have to agree on every issue.’ But is this war actually in the interest of the country? I don’t think so.”He further hoped that Musk comes back into the fold, adding that Trump doesn't think that he needs to be in blood feud with Musk."Hopefully, Elon figures it out, and comes back into the fold. I know the president was getting a little frustrated, feeling like some of the criticisms were unfair coming from Elon. But I think it has been very restrained because the president doesn’t think that he needs to be in a blood feud with Elon Musk. If he and the President are in a blood feud, it's going to be bad for the country and I don't think it's going to be good for Elon either."Vance said, “I actually think that if Elon chilled out a little bit everything would be fine.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maga-loves-musk-too-here-s-how-elon-musk-s-popularity-among-republicans-could-hurt-donald-trump-s-future-plans-1749298584471">Also read: MAGA loves Musk too! Here's how Elon Musk's popularity among Republicans could hurt Donald Trump's future plans</a>

Vance reacted on the growing tensions between the two ex "close friends", calling the feud a "huge mistake" on Musk's part.

US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday breaks silence on the ongoing Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud, which triggered after tech billionaire reacted on the US president's tax and spending bill. Vance reacted on the growing tensions between the two ex "close friends", calling the feud a "huge mistake" on Musk's part. Vance was speaking during an interview with comedian Theo Von, which was released on Saturday, expressing hope for reconciliation. The US president appeared on Von's popular podcast, This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, which was recorded on Thursday, the day when Musk and Trump got into a war of words. Vance during the podcast episode stressed that Musk did not have to agree to the bill or on what I'm saying, but he made a huge mistake. I just think it’s a huge mistake for the world’s wealthiest man — I think one of the most transformational entrepreneurs ever — to be at war with the world’s most powerful man, who I think is doing more to save the country than anybody in my lifetime," Vance said, according to The New York Post. Stressing that Musk should have shown some respect for President Trump, Vance added, “I just think you’ve got to have some respect for him and say, ‘yeah, we don’t have to agree on every issue.’ But is this war actually in the interest of the country? I don’t think so.” He further hoped that Musk comes back into the fold, adding that Trump doesn't think that he needs to be in blood feud with Musk. "Hopefully, Elon figures it out, and comes back into the fold. I know the president was getting a little frustrated, feeling like some of the criticisms were unfair coming from Elon. But I think it has been very restrained because the president doesn’t think that he needs to be in a blood feud with Elon Musk. If he and the President are in a blood feud, it's going to be bad for the country and I don't think it's going to be good for Elon either." Vance said, “I actually think that if Elon chilled out a little bit everything would be fine.” Also read: MAGA loves Musk too! Here's how Elon Musk's popularity among Republicans could hurt Donald Trump's future plans

Vance reacted on the growing tensions between the two ex "close friends", calling the feud a "huge mistake" on Musk's part.

Is Musk's war against world's most powerful man a HUGE MISTAKE? JD Vance breaks silence - Here's what he said

What began as one of the most powerful political-tech partnerships in modern American history has now devolved into an epic feud. The once-close relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has collapsed in spectacular fashion—publicly, bitterly, and with potentially far-reaching political and economic consequences.Just a few months ago, Musk stood beside Trump on the steps of the US Capitol, lauded during the president’s second inaugural address as a “super genius” and “a star”. Today, their mutual admiration has turned into open hostility. Musk has called Trump’s spending bill a “disgusting abomination”, while Trump has threatened to revoke billions of dollars in government contracts with Musk’s companies.It’s a rupture that feels both inevitable and tragic, a classic tale of egos too large to share the same spotlight.<h2>A high-wattage beginning</h2>The roots of the Trump-Musk alliance trace back to the summer of 2024, when Musk publicly endorsed Trump following an assassination attempt during a campaign rally. From there, the alliance deepened quickly.Musk appeared at Trump rallies, wore MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats, and declared the former president the only candidate who could “preserve democracy in America”.The tech mogul’s social media platform, X, became a digital megaphone for Trump’s re-election campaign. Musk’s political enthusiasm wasn’t limited to cheerleading; he reportedly poured more than $100 million into efforts to return Trump to the White House, emerging as a potent new kingmaker in Republican politics.In return, Trump elevated Musk in ways no modern president has done for a private citizen. Following his election victory in November 2024, Trump appointed Musk to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasking him with cutting federal waste and reshaping the bureaucratic state.Musk’s role was far from ceremonial. He took part in Cabinet meetings and oversaw budget cuts. Trump defended Musk during global backlash against Tesla, calling him a “patriot” and vowing to buy a Tesla himself.<h2>The beginning of the end</h2>Despite the theatrics and mutual praise, tensions began to bubble beneath the surface early in 2025. As DOGE aggressively pushed cost-cutting and return-to-office mandates, backlash from federal workers and agencies grew. Musk’s efforts to overhaul agencies like the US. The Institute of Peace sparked internal resistance and mounting political headaches for the administration.By March, Trump made it clear to his Cabinet that Musk was not in charge of federal departments—a subtle but significant reassertion of executive authority. Musk, for his part, publicly claimed the meetings were “productive”, but behind the scenes, his influence was waning.April brought more cracks. Tesla reported disappointing earnings, with shares down more than 40 per cent for the year amid growing investor concern that Musk was overextended. He pledged to reduce his involvement in DOGE, and by May, he had exited the administration altogether, citing frustration with government inefficiency and the administration’s direction.Even then, both men maintained a facade of cordiality. Trump held a farewell event for Musk, calling him “not really gone”, and Musk continued to visit the White House sporadically. But the goodwill would not last.<h2>A collision of titans</h2>The final break came in June, triggered by Musk’s vocal opposition to Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. Musk called the legislation “a disgusting abomination” and accused lawmakers of stuffing it with wasteful “pork”. He argued it undermined the very efficient efforts he had championed at DOGE.Trump initially tried to downplay the criticism but quickly turned combative. He accused Musk of being upset over the rollback of electric vehicle tax credits and dismissed his opposition as “personal”.The response from Musk was swift and scathing. He denied being consulted on the bill, lambasted the rushed legislative process, and suggested that Trump’s leadership was flawed. In a particularly pointed jab, he claimed Trump would have lost the 2024 election without his help.What followed was an extraordinary online brawl. Trump threatened to cancel federal contracts with Musk’s companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink among them. Musk responded by threatening to phase out SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, which provides critical transport services for NASA. Tesla’s stock nosedived, shedding $150 billion in value in a single day.Adding fuel to the fire, Musk reposted a meme calling for Trump’s impeachment and suggested the president’s name may appear in the sealed Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump retaliated by branding Musk “crazy” and dismissing his influence on the campaign as overblown.Now, as their feud dominates headlines and rattles markets, analysts are left wondering what happens next. Trump remains president, but Musk is still one of the most powerful voices in American business. Despite the fallout, their political fates may remain inextricably linked.Musk’s departure from Trump’s orbit doesn’t sever their shared legacy. From reshaping the Republican Party’s donor class to creating a new archetype of tech-political partnership, the pair have already altered the political landscape. And with Musk now hinting at forming a new political party and Trump eyeing legislative victories, their rivalry could shape not just the next election but the future of American governance itself.

The once-close relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has collapsed in spectacular fashion—publicly, bitterly, and with potentially far-reaching political and economic consequences.

What began as one of the most powerful political-tech partnerships in modern American history has now devolved into an epic feud. The once-close relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has collapsed in spectacular fashion—publicly, bitterly, and with potentially far-reaching political and economic consequences. Just a few months ago, Musk stood beside Trump on the steps of the US Capitol, lauded during the president’s second inaugural address as a “super genius” and “a star”. Today, their mutual admiration has turned into open hostility. Musk has called Trump’s spending bill a “disgusting abomination”, while Trump has threatened to revoke billions of dollars in government contracts with Musk’s companies. It’s a rupture that feels both inevitable and tragic, a classic tale of egos too large to share the same spotlight. A high-wattage beginning The roots of the Trump-Musk alliance trace back to the summer of 2024, when Musk publicly endorsed Trump following an assassination attempt during a campaign rally. From there, the alliance deepened quickly. Musk appeared at Trump rallies, wore MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats, and declared the former president the only candidate who could “preserve democracy in America”. The tech mogul’s social media platform, X, became a digital megaphone for Trump’s re-election campaign. Musk’s political enthusiasm wasn’t limited to cheerleading; he reportedly poured more than $100 million into efforts to return Trump to the White House, emerging as a potent new kingmaker in Republican politics. In return, Trump elevated Musk in ways no modern president has done for a private citizen. Following his election victory in November 2024, Trump appointed Musk to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasking him with cutting federal waste and reshaping the bureaucratic state. Musk’s role was far from ceremonial. He took part in Cabinet meetings and oversaw budget cuts. Trump defended Musk during global backlash against Tesla, calling him a “patriot” and vowing to buy a Tesla himself. The beginning of the end Despite the theatrics and mutual praise, tensions began to bubble beneath the surface early in 2025. As DOGE aggressively pushed cost-cutting and return-to-office mandates, backlash from federal workers and agencies grew. Musk’s efforts to overhaul agencies like the US. The Institute of Peace sparked internal resistance and mounting political headaches for the administration. By March, Trump made it clear to his Cabinet that Musk was not in charge of federal departments—a subtle but significant reassertion of executive authority. Musk, for his part, publicly claimed the meetings were “productive”, but behind the scenes, his influence was waning. April brought more cracks. Tesla reported disappointing earnings, with shares down more than 40 per cent for the year amid growing investor concern that Musk was overextended. He pledged to reduce his involvement in DOGE, and by May, he had exited the administration altogether, citing frustration with government inefficiency and the administration’s direction. Even then, both men maintained a facade of cordiality. Trump held a farewell event for Musk, calling him “not really gone”, and Musk continued to visit the White House sporadically. But the goodwill would not last. A collision of titans The final break came in June, triggered by Musk’s vocal opposition to Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. Musk called the legislation “a disgusting abomination” and accused lawmakers of stuffing it with wasteful “pork”. He argued it undermined the very efficient efforts he had championed at DOGE. Trump initially tried to downplay the criticism but quickly turned combative. He accused Musk of being upset over the rollback of electric vehicle tax credits and dismissed his opposition as “personal”. The response from Musk was swift and scathing. He denied being consulted on the bill, lambasted the rushed legislative process, and suggested that Trump’s leadership was flawed. In a particularly pointed jab, he claimed Trump would have lost the 2024 election without his help. What followed was an extraordinary online brawl. Trump threatened to cancel federal contracts with Musk’s companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink among them. Musk responded by threatening to phase out SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, which provides critical transport services for NASA. Tesla’s stock nosedived, shedding $150 billion in value in a single day. Adding fuel to the fire, Musk reposted a meme calling for Trump’s impeachment and suggested the president’s name may appear in the sealed Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump retaliated by branding Musk “crazy” and dismissing his influence on the campaign as overblown. Now, as their feud dominates headlines and rattles markets, analysts are left wondering what happens next. Trump remains president, but Musk is still one of the most powerful voices in American business. Despite the fallout, their political fates may remain inextricably linked. Musk’s departure from Trump’s orbit doesn’t sever their shared legacy. From reshaping the Republican Party’s donor class to creating a new archetype of tech-political partnership, the pair have already altered the political landscape. And with Musk now hinting at forming a new political party and Trump eyeing legislative victories, their rivalry could shape not just the next election but the future of American governance itself.

The once-close relationship between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has collapsed in spectacular fashion—publicly, bitterly, and with potentially far-reaching political and economic consequences.

From bromance to breakup: The rise and ruin of Trump and Musk’s relationship

The dramatic spat between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk might result in risking the future of US space plans. Trump on Friday (Jun 6) said that he plans to “take a look” at Musk’s government contracts after he threatened to cut Musk's government subsidies and contracts, risking the future of NASA and SpaceX collaborations.&nbsp;When asked by a reporter on Air Force One whether he planned to go ahead with his threat to cut Musk’s government subsidies, Trump said he did not rule it out.&nbsp;“We’ll take a look at everything. It’s a lot of money. It’s a lot of subsidy. So we’ll take a look at that — only if it’s fair for him and for the country ... but it has to be fair,” he said.&nbsp;Earlier on Thursday (Jun 5), Musk announced that SpaceX will decommission its Dragon spacecraft. “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk wrote on X. He later retracted his statement, saying, “We won’t decommission Dragon.”&nbsp;<h2>SpaceX’s dominance in US space programs</h2>&nbsp;Founded in 2002, SpaceX has become the most dominant launch provider in the world. Its spacecrafts ferry astronauts to the International Space Station while its Starlink satellite provides the a global broadband. The space company is embedded in some of the Pentagon’s most sensitive projects, including tracking of hypersonic missiles.&nbsp;The Crew Dragon is currently the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the ISS under a contract worth over $4.9 billion. The gumdrop-shaped capsule flies atop a Falcon 9 rocket and splashes down in the ocean. Its variant, Cargo Dragon, delivers supplies to the ISS for astronauts.&nbsp;Crew Dragon’s certification in 2020 ended the reliance on Russian Soyuz rockets to carry astronauts to space after the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011.&nbsp;Apart from NASA missions, Crew Dragon also flies private missions, with the most recent being Fram2, which carried tourists over the Earth’s poles.&nbsp;The next scheduled launch for the spacecraft is the Axiom-4 mission on Tuesday (Jun 10). The Crew Dragon will carry astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the space station.&nbsp;NASA had hoped to certify Boeing's Starliner for crewed missions. However, the program has been met with severe delays. In a recent test flight last year, the spacecraft faced failure after it experienced propulsion issues en route to the orbital lab with its first astronaut crew.&nbsp;The two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, were brought home aboard SpaceX Dragon spacecraft earlier this year. Starliner, on the other hand, returned empty after being deemed not safe for carrying the astronauts back home.&nbsp;After Musk’s announcement to decommission the spacecraft, NASA spokeswoman Bethany Stevens said that the agency will continue to work on the president’s vision for the future of space.&nbsp;“NASA will continue to execute upon the President’s vision for the future of space,” Stevens said on X. “We will continue to work with our industry partners to ensure the President’s objectives in space are met.”

The Crew Dragon is currently the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the ISS under a contract worth over $4.9 billion.

The dramatic spat between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk might result in risking the future of US space plans. Trump on Friday (Jun 6) said that he plans to “take a look” at Musk’s government contracts after he threatened to cut Musk's government subsidies and contracts, risking the future of NASA and SpaceX collaborations. When asked by a reporter on Air Force One whether he planned to go ahead with his threat to cut Musk’s government subsidies, Trump said he did not rule it out. “We’ll take a look at everything. It’s a lot of money. It’s a lot of subsidy. So we’ll take a look at that — only if it’s fair for him and for the country ... but it has to be fair,” he said. Earlier on Thursday (Jun 5), Musk announced that SpaceX will decommission its Dragon spacecraft. “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk wrote on X. He later retracted his statement, saying, “We won’t decommission Dragon.” SpaceX’s dominance in US space programs Founded in 2002, SpaceX has become the most dominant launch provider in the world. Its spacecrafts ferry astronauts to the International Space Station while its Starlink satellite provides the a global broadband. The space company is embedded in some of the Pentagon’s most sensitive projects, including tracking of hypersonic missiles. The Crew Dragon is currently the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the ISS under a contract worth over $4.9 billion. The gumdrop-shaped capsule flies atop a Falcon 9 rocket and splashes down in the ocean. Its variant, Cargo Dragon, delivers supplies to the ISS for astronauts. Crew Dragon’s certification in 2020 ended the reliance on Russian Soyuz rockets to carry astronauts to space after the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011. Apart from NASA missions, Crew Dragon also flies private missions, with the most recent being Fram2, which carried tourists over the Earth’s poles. The next scheduled launch for the spacecraft is the Axiom-4 mission on Tuesday (Jun 10). The Crew Dragon will carry astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the space station. NASA had hoped to certify Boeing's Starliner for crewed missions. However, the program has been met with severe delays. In a recent test flight last year, the spacecraft faced failure after it experienced propulsion issues en route to the orbital lab with its first astronaut crew. The two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, were brought home aboard SpaceX Dragon spacecraft earlier this year. Starliner, on the other hand, returned empty after being deemed not safe for carrying the astronauts back home. After Musk’s announcement to decommission the spacecraft, NASA spokeswoman Bethany Stevens said that the agency will continue to work on the president’s vision for the future of space. “NASA will continue to execute upon the President’s vision for the future of space,” Stevens said on X. “We will continue to work with our industry partners to ensure the President’s objectives in space are met.”

The Crew Dragon is currently the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the ISS under a contract worth over $4.9 billion.

Are US space plans at risk? Uncertainty looms amid Trump-Musk feud

Amid the dramatic fallout between US President Donald Trump and the billionaire Elon Musk, the tech mogul has floated the idea of a new party. Musk shared results from his X poll, in which he asked whether a new political party is needed in the US.&nbsp;“The people have spoken,” Musk wrote, sharing the poll results. “A new political party is needed in America to represent the 80% in the middle! And exactly 80% of people agree. This is fate.”&nbsp;In another post on X, he wrote, “The America Party.”&nbsp;In the poll, the billionaire asked social media users, “Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?” To this, 80.4 per cent of users responded with ‘Yes’ and 19.6 per cent said ‘No’.&nbsp;This comes as the US president and the world’s richest man engage in a war of words over social media after their disagreement over Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill, which was heavily criticised by Musk.&nbsp;Musk targeted Trump, saying that without him, he would’ve lost the elections. “Such ingratitude,” he added.&nbsp;Musk also suggested the impeachment of the US President. Responding to a post on social media that said whether Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him, Musk said: “Yes.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump threatened the billionaire to cut his government contracts. Speaking to reporters aboard the Air Force One on Friday (Jun 6), the US president said, “We’ll take a look at everything. It’s a lot of money. It’s a lot of subsidy. So we’ll take a look at that — only if it’s fair for him and for the country ... but it has to be fair,” he said.&nbsp;Trump also said that he was too busy to spend any time thinking about Musk. “Honestly, I’ve been so busy working on China, working on Russia, working on Iran, working on so many things, I’m not thinking about Elon. I just wish him well,” he said.&nbsp;Following Trump’s threat, Musk announced that SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft, the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station under a contract worth over $4.9 billion. He later retracted his statement.

In the poll, the billionaire asked social media users, “Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?” To this, 80.4 per cent of users responded with ‘Yes’ and 19.6 per cent said ‘No’.

Amid the dramatic fallout between US President Donald Trump and the billionaire Elon Musk, the tech mogul has floated the idea of a new party. Musk shared results from his X poll, in which he asked whether a new political party is needed in the US. “The people have spoken,” Musk wrote, sharing the poll results. “A new political party is needed in America to represent the 80% in the middle! And exactly 80% of people agree. This is fate.” In another post on X, he wrote, “The America Party.” In the poll, the billionaire asked social media users, “Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?” To this, 80.4 per cent of users responded with ‘Yes’ and 19.6 per cent said ‘No’. This comes as the US president and the world’s richest man engage in a war of words over social media after their disagreement over Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill, which was heavily criticised by Musk. Musk targeted Trump, saying that without him, he would’ve lost the elections. “Such ingratitude,” he added. Musk also suggested the impeachment of the US President. Responding to a post on social media that said whether Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him, Musk said: “Yes.” Meanwhile, Trump threatened the billionaire to cut his government contracts. Speaking to reporters aboard the Air Force One on Friday (Jun 6), the US president said, “We’ll take a look at everything. It’s a lot of money. It’s a lot of subsidy. So we’ll take a look at that — only if it’s fair for him and for the country ... but it has to be fair,” he said. Trump also said that he was too busy to spend any time thinking about Musk. “Honestly, I’ve been so busy working on China, working on Russia, working on Iran, working on so many things, I’m not thinking about Elon. I just wish him well,” he said. Following Trump’s threat, Musk announced that SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft, the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station under a contract worth over $4.9 billion. He later retracted his statement.

In the poll, the billionaire asked social media users, “Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?” To this, 80.4 per cent of users responded with ‘Yes’ and 19.6 per cent said ‘No’.

‘The American Party’: Musk cites 80% support on X poll to push for new political party in US

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 6) said that he plans to “take a look” at billionaire Elon Musk’s government contracts following their public war of words a day earlier.&nbsp;As the US president and the world’s richest man engaged in a spat over social media, Trump warned SpaceX CEO that the “easiest way” to save billions in the budget was to “terminate” Musk’s government subsidies and contracts.&nbsp;When asked by a reporter on Air Force One whether he planned to go ahead with his threat to cut Musk’s government subsidies, Trump said he did not rule it out.&nbsp;“We’ll take a look at everything. It’s a lot of money. It’s a lot of subsidy. So we’ll take a look at that — only if it’s fair for him and for the country ... but it has to be fair,” he said.&nbsp;Trump said that he was too busy to spend any time thinking about Musk.&nbsp;“Honestly, I’ve been so busy working on China, working on Russia, working on Iran, working on so many things, I’m not thinking about Elon. I just wish him well.”&nbsp;<h2>Musk announces decommissioning of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft</h2>&nbsp;Following Trump's threat, Musk announced on Thursday (Jun 5) that SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft.&nbsp;“In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk wrote on X.&nbsp;However, he later retracted his statement saying, “Ok, we won’t decommission Dragon.”&nbsp;SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is currently the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station under a contract worth over $4.9 billion. The gumdrop-shaped capsule flies atop a Falcon 9 rocket and splashes down in the ocean. Its variant, Cargo Dragon, delivers supplies to the ISS for astronauts.&nbsp;Crew Dragon’s certification in 2020 ended the reliance on Russian Soyuz rockets to carry astronauts to space after the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011.&nbsp;Meanwhile, as the rift between Trump and Musk grows wider, Tesla shares have also plummeted more than 15 per cent on Thursday, recording a loss of over $100 billion in market capitalisation.

Trump warned SpaceX CEO that the “easiest way” to save billions in the budget was to “terminate” Musk’s government subsidies and contracts.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 6) said that he plans to “take a look” at billionaire Elon Musk’s government contracts following their public war of words a day earlier. As the US president and the world’s richest man engaged in a spat over social media, Trump warned SpaceX CEO that the “easiest way” to save billions in the budget was to “terminate” Musk’s government subsidies and contracts. When asked by a reporter on Air Force One whether he planned to go ahead with his threat to cut Musk’s government subsidies, Trump said he did not rule it out. “We’ll take a look at everything. It’s a lot of money. It’s a lot of subsidy. So we’ll take a look at that — only if it’s fair for him and for the country ... but it has to be fair,” he said. Trump said that he was too busy to spend any time thinking about Musk. “Honestly, I’ve been so busy working on China, working on Russia, working on Iran, working on so many things, I’m not thinking about Elon. I just wish him well.” Musk announces decommissioning of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft Following Trump's threat, Musk announced on Thursday (Jun 5) that SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft. “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk wrote on X. However, he later retracted his statement saying, “Ok, we won’t decommission Dragon.” SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is currently the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station under a contract worth over $4.9 billion. The gumdrop-shaped capsule flies atop a Falcon 9 rocket and splashes down in the ocean. Its variant, Cargo Dragon, delivers supplies to the ISS for astronauts. Crew Dragon’s certification in 2020 ended the reliance on Russian Soyuz rockets to carry astronauts to space after the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011. Meanwhile, as the rift between Trump and Musk grows wider, Tesla shares have also plummeted more than 15 per cent on Thursday, recording a loss of over $100 billion in market capitalisation.

Trump warned SpaceX CEO that the “easiest way” to save billions in the budget was to “terminate” Musk’s government subsidies and contracts.

Trump says he will ‘take a look’ at Musk’s government contracts amid feud over tax bill

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 6) said that Elon Musk had “lost his mind” but added that he wanted to move on from the feud with his former ally. This comes a day after the two made headlines for engaging in a war of words over social media.&nbsp;When asked about reports on a call scheduled with Musk, Trump asked ABC News in an interview, “You mean the man who has lost his mind?” He added that he was “not particularly” interested in talking to the billionaire right now.&nbsp;White House officials told AFP that Trump had scrapped the idea of a call with Musk and was even thinking of selling or giving away his red Tesla. Trump had bought the electric car show to support the billionaire when his electric car company’s stocks plummeted amid criticism.&nbsp;Trump told US broadcasters that he now wanted to shift his focus to passing his “big beautiful” mega-bill, the reason for their breakup after Musk criticised it.&nbsp;Trump also told Fox News later that Musk had “lost it”. While CNN quoted the president as saying, “I’m not even thinking about Elon....The poor guy’s got a problem.”&nbsp;Just a week earlier, Trump gave Musk a cheery farewell as he left his role after four months of working at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aimed at cutting federal costs.&nbsp;Following reports on whether the two would talk, the White House said that Trump does not intend to speak with Musk today.&nbsp;“The president does not intend to speak to Musk today,” a senior White House official told AFP. Another official said that the billionaire had requested a call.&nbsp;The public spat between the US President and the world’s richest man has stirred political and economic uncertainties.&nbsp;Musk has also announced that SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft after Trump threatened to terminate his government subsidies and contracts amid their feud over the tax bill. He later retracted his statement and said, “We won't decommission Dragon.” &nbsp;

Trump told US broadcasters that he now wanted to shift his focus to passing his “big beautiful” mega-bill, the reason for their breakup after Musk criticised it.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 6) said that Elon Musk had “lost his mind” but added that he wanted to move on from the feud with his former ally. This comes a day after the two made headlines for engaging in a war of words over social media. When asked about reports on a call scheduled with Musk, Trump asked ABC News in an interview, “You mean the man who has lost his mind?” He added that he was “not particularly” interested in talking to the billionaire right now. White House officials told AFP that Trump had scrapped the idea of a call with Musk and was even thinking of selling or giving away his red Tesla. Trump had bought the electric car show to support the billionaire when his electric car company’s stocks plummeted amid criticism. Trump told US broadcasters that he now wanted to shift his focus to passing his “big beautiful” mega-bill, the reason for their breakup after Musk criticised it. Trump also told Fox News later that Musk had “lost it”. While CNN quoted the president as saying, “I’m not even thinking about Elon....The poor guy’s got a problem.” Just a week earlier, Trump gave Musk a cheery farewell as he left his role after four months of working at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aimed at cutting federal costs. Following reports on whether the two would talk, the White House said that Trump does not intend to speak with Musk today. “The president does not intend to speak to Musk today,” a senior White House official told AFP. Another official said that the billionaire had requested a call. The public spat between the US President and the world’s richest man has stirred political and economic uncertainties. Musk has also announced that SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft after Trump threatened to terminate his government subsidies and contracts amid their feud over the tax bill. He later retracted his statement and said, “We won't decommission Dragon.”

Trump told US broadcasters that he now wanted to shift his focus to passing his “big beautiful” mega-bill, the reason for their breakup after Musk criticised it.

Musk has ‘lost his mind’: Trump says he does not want to talk to Tesla CEO but focus on ‘big beautiful’ bill

US President Donald Trump and his ex-buddy and tech tycoon Elon Musk got into a massive war of words on Thursday night. Earlier, the controversy was all over the internet about Musk leaving the Trump administration, however, it wasn't out in public then.But last night, while Trump was addressing the media during his bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, he talked about Musk, signalling the intensifying feud between the two.Meanwhile, Musk started posting on X, commenting on the "Big Beautiful Bill" of the US president.<h2>Series of posts Musk made targeting Trump</h2>First, it started with Musk reposting Trump's 2012 posts, and replying to them.In one of the posts, in which Trump wrote, "No member of Congress should be eligible for re-election if our country's budget is not balanced - deficits not allowed." To this, Musk reposted and wrote, "I couldn't agree more."He then began slamming Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", saying, "Keep the good, remove the bad." In another post, he wrote, "Slim beautiful bill for the win."In another post, Musk wrote, "Whatever. Keep the EV/solar incentive cuts in the bill, even though no oil &amp; gas subsidies are touched (very unfair!!), but ditch the MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK in the bill. In the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that is both big and beautiful. Everyone knows this! Either you get a big and ugly bill or a slim and beautiful bill. Slim and beautiful is the way."Then, Trump during the media address, said that he was disappointed with Musk, claiming that the billionaire knew the inner workings of the bill better than anybody.To this, Musk responded and fact-checked it, saying, "False, this bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!"He then continued to repost several posts in which media organisations, as well as people, were slamming Trump's tax and spending bill.Musk then posted a video in which Trump went to bat for Musk outside the White House while examining the Teslas. Musk wrote, "Remember this?", while tagging Trump in the post.He then reposted what Rand Paul, US Senator for Kentucky posted, praising Musk. "Last year in my Festivus Report, I exposed that in 2024 alone, Americans paid $892 B in interest. That’s 10% of the entire federal budget—gone. Not for bridges, schools, or healthcare. Just to keep the creditors at bay."To this, Musk responded, "And the big, ugly spending bill will make things much worse."He then suggested keeping the EV/solar incentives cuts in the bill, "also cut all the crazy spending increases in the Big Ugly Bill so that America doesn’t go bankrupt!"He added, "The Big Ugly Bill will INCREASE the deficit to $2.5 trillion."Musk in a big claim, said that Congress is spending America into bankruptcy.He then reposted Trump's Truth Social post, in which the US president said, "Elon was wearing thin, I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forces everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do), and he just went CRAZY!"The billionaire called it an "obvious lie" and wrote, "So sad."He then dropped a "Big Bomb". "Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT! Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out," Musk wrote.The billionaire did not even leave Trump's tariffs, saying that the tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year."Trump also pinned a post made last night, and in a poll, asked that is it the time to create a "new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle".People started voting in his post, with some posting AI pictures of Musk crying, while others posting memes on it.One of the users commented, "We don't need a new party in the middle. The Republicans and Democrats are not that far apart anyway. Just join the Libertarian Party. It already exists. Maybe you can actually help get some of them into Congress."

Musk began slamming Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", saying, "Keep the good, remove the bad." In another post, he wrote, "Slim beautiful bill for the win."

US President Donald Trump and his ex-buddy and tech tycoon Elon Musk got into a massive war of words on Thursday night. Earlier, the controversy was all over the internet about Musk leaving the Trump administration, however, it wasn't out in public then. But last night, while Trump was addressing the media during his bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, he talked about Musk, signalling the intensifying feud between the two. Meanwhile, Musk started posting on X, commenting on the "Big Beautiful Bill" of the US president. Series of posts Musk made targeting Trump First, it started with Musk reposting Trump's 2012 posts, and replying to them. In one of the posts, in which Trump wrote, "No member of Congress should be eligible for re-election if our country's budget is not balanced - deficits not allowed." To this, Musk reposted and wrote, "I couldn't agree more." He then began slamming Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", saying, "Keep the good, remove the bad." In another post, he wrote, "Slim beautiful bill for the win." In another post, Musk wrote, "Whatever. Keep the EV/solar incentive cuts in the bill, even though no oil & gas subsidies are touched (very unfair!!), but ditch the MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK in the bill. In the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that is both big and beautiful. Everyone knows this! Either you get a big and ugly bill or a slim and beautiful bill. Slim and beautiful is the way." Then, Trump during the media address, said that he was disappointed with Musk, claiming that the billionaire knew the inner workings of the bill better than anybody. To this, Musk responded and fact-checked it, saying, "False, this bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!" He then continued to repost several posts in which media organisations, as well as people, were slamming Trump's tax and spending bill. Musk then posted a video in which Trump went to bat for Musk outside the White House while examining the Teslas. Musk wrote, "Remember this?", while tagging Trump in the post. He then reposted what Rand Paul, US Senator for Kentucky posted, praising Musk. "Last year in my Festivus Report, I exposed that in 2024 alone, Americans paid $892 B in interest. That’s 10% of the entire federal budget—gone. Not for bridges, schools, or healthcare. Just to keep the creditors at bay." To this, Musk responded, "And the big, ugly spending bill will make things much worse." He then suggested keeping the EV/solar incentives cuts in the bill, "also cut all the crazy spending increases in the Big Ugly Bill so that America doesn’t go bankrupt!" He added, "The Big Ugly Bill will INCREASE the deficit to $2.5 trillion." Musk in a big claim, said that Congress is spending America into bankruptcy. He then reposted Trump's Truth Social post, in which the US president said, "Elon was wearing thin, I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forces everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do), and he just went CRAZY!" The billionaire called it an "obvious lie" and wrote, "So sad." He then dropped a "Big Bomb". "Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT! Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out," Musk wrote. The billionaire did not even leave Trump's tariffs, saying that the tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year." Trump also pinned a post made last night, and in a poll, asked that is it the time to create a "new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle". People started voting in his post, with some posting AI pictures of Musk crying, while others posting memes on it. One of the users commented, "We don't need a new party in the middle. The Republicans and Democrats are not that far apart anyway. Just join the Libertarian Party. It already exists. Maybe you can actually help get some of them into Congress."

Musk began slamming Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill", saying, "Keep the good, remove the bad." In another post, he wrote, "Slim beautiful bill for the win."

How Musk vs Trump feud intensified? Here's the series of posts billionaire made targeting US president

As the feud between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk intensified on Thursday night, the tech billionaire and Trump's 'ex-buddy' hinted at creating a new political party in the US.The tech tycoon shared a post on X, and in a poll, asked that it was time to create a political party to represent "80% in the middle"."Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?," he asked in the poll.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1930685402631053403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

People started voting in his post, with some posting AI pictures of Musk crying, while others posting memes on it.One of the users commented, "We don't need a new party in the middle. The Republicans and Democrats are not that far apart anyway. Just join the Libertarian Party. It already exists. Maybe you can actually help get some of them into Congress."Another user slammed the billionaire, posting, "Elon was never MAGA."One of the users suggested Musk to sit down with Trump and "try to work things out." "We need both of you, running smoothly down the same track to save this country. You’re the only two people, that I feel confident with being able to get this done!."It all began when Donald Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, called to end government contracts and subsidies granted to Musk’s companies.“The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!” Trump wrote.In response, Musk replied, saying, “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.”Moreover, earlier, Musk also criticised Trump’s tax and spending policy. He called it a “disgusting abomination.”

The tech tycoon shared a post on X, and in a poll, asked that it was time to create a political party to represent "80% in the middle".

As the feud between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk intensified on Thursday night, the tech billionaire and Trump's 'ex-buddy' hinted at creating a new political party in the US. The tech tycoon shared a post on X, and in a poll, asked that it was time to create a political party to represent "80% in the middle". "Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?," he asked in the poll.

The tech tycoon shared a post on X, and in a poll, asked that it was time to create a political party to represent "80% in the middle".

Musk's BIG hint at new political party? Will there be a Trump vs Musk in US politics?

Elon Musk's Starlink has received a license from India, news agency Reuters reported quoting sources on Friday (June 6). If confirmed, this will be marked as a major hurdle cleared for the satellite provider. It will take Musk's company closer to launching commercial operations in India.&nbsp;Starlink has become the third-largest company to get a license from India's Department of Telecommunications. Previously, the country approved similar applications from &nbsp;Eutelsat's (ETL.PA) and OneWeb and Reliance Jio (RELJ.NS), where they asked permission to provide service in India.&nbsp;Neither Starlink nor the Department of Telecommunications has responded to the report yet.&nbsp;Since 2022, Musk's company has been trying to get a license to operate commercially in India, but delays occurred due to reasons including national security concerns.&nbsp;

Elon Musk's Starlink gets India license: Report  

Elon Musk's Starlink has received a license from India, news agency Reuters reported quoting sources on Friday (June 6). If confirmed, this will be marked as a major hurdle cleared for the satellite provider. It will take Musk's company closer to launching commercial operations in India. Starlink has become the third-largest company to get a license from India's Department of Telecommunications. Previously, the country approved similar applications from Eutelsat's (ETL.PA) and OneWeb and Reliance Jio (RELJ.NS), where they asked permission to provide service in India. Neither Starlink nor the Department of Telecommunications has responded to the report yet. Since 2022, Musk's company has been trying to get a license to operate commercially in India, but delays occurred due to reasons including national security concerns.

Elon Musk's Starlink has received a license from India, news agency Reuters reported, quoting sources on Friday (June 6). If confirmed, this will be marked as a major hurdle cleared for the satellite provider.

Elon Musk's Starlink gets India license: Report

Here are some key moments of bromance between the US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk before the “big, beautiful” bill led to their breakup.

In pics | Trump and Musk’s ‘big beautiful’ bromance to breakup

Elon Musk on Thursday (Jun 5) said that SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft. This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to terminate the billionaire’s government subsidies and contracts amid their war of words over the tax bill.&nbsp;“In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk wrote on X.&nbsp;Trump earlier said, “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately <a href="https://t.co/NG9sijjkgW">pic.twitter.com/NG9sijjkgW</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1930718684819112251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is currently the only US spacecraft that is certified for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station under a contract worth over $4.9 billion. The gumdrop-shaped capsule flies atop a Falcon 9 rocket and splashes down in the ocean. Its variant, Cargo Dragon, delivers supplies to the ISS for astronauts.&nbsp;<h2>NASA to continue working on Trump’s vision for space future</h2>&nbsp;After Musk’s announcement to decommission the spacecraft, NASA spokeswoman Bethany Stevens said that the agency will continue to work on the president’s vision for the future of space.&nbsp;“NASA will continue to execute upon the President’s vision for the future of space,” Stevens said on X. “We will continue to work with our industry partners to ensure the President’s objectives in space are met.”&nbsp;NASA had hoped to certify Boeing's Starliner for crewed missions. However, the program has been met with severe delays. In a recent test flight last year, the spacecraft faced failure after it experienced propulsion issues en route to the orbital lab with its first astronaut crew.&nbsp;The two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore, were brought home aboard SpaceX Dragon spacecraft earlier this year. Starliner, on the other hand, returned empty after being deemed not safe for carrying the astronauts back home.&nbsp;<h2>SpaceX’s Crew Dragon</h2>&nbsp;Crew Dragon’s certification in 2020 ended the reliance on Russian Soyuz rockets to carry astronauts to space after the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011.&nbsp;Apart from NASA missions, Crew Dragon also flies private missions, with the most recent being Fram2, which carried tourists over the Earth’s poles.&nbsp;The next scheduled launch for the spacecraft is the Axiom-4 mission on Tuesday (Jun 10). The Crew Dragon will carry astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the space station.&nbsp;Meanwhile, as the rift between Trump and Musk grows wider, Tesla shares have also plummeted more than 15 per cent on Thursday, recording a loss of over $100 billion in market capitalisation.

“In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk wrote on X.

Elon Musk on Thursday (Jun 5) said that SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft. This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to terminate the billionaire’s government subsidies and contracts amid their war of words over the tax bill. “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk wrote on X. Trump earlier said, “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!”

“In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk wrote on X.

Trump-Musk row: SpaceX CEO announces decommissioning of Dragon spacecraft

As the rift between billionaire Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump grows wider, the Tesla CEO said on Thursday (Jun 5) that the Republican is in the Epstein files, claiming that this is why they are not being released.&nbsp;In an X post, Musk wrote, “Time to drop the really big bomb: DonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!”&nbsp;“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out,” he added.&nbsp;Musk also responded to a post that claimed, “In 1992 Trump partied with Jeffrey Epstein.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤨 <a href="https://t.co/DTdfJWydLS">https://t.co/DTdfJWydLS</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1930727302566174971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Responding to a post on social media that said whether Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him, Musk said: “Yes.”&nbsp;Earlier, he also said, “Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?”&nbsp;Talking on tariffs, the billionaire said that the trade duties imposed by Trump would result in a recession.&nbsp;“The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year,” he wrote on X.&nbsp;As the war of words continues on social media, Trump wrote, “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It’s a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn’t pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that. I didn’t create this mess, I’m just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”&nbsp;<h2>Musk says SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft</h2>Responding to Trump's threats that he would terminate the Tesla CEO’s government subsidies and contracts, Musk said, “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.”&nbsp;Trump earlier said, “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Tesla shares plummeted more than 15 per cent on Thursday, recording a loss of over $100 billion in market capitalisation.

Meanwhile, Trump threatened the billionaire that he would terminate the Tesla CEO’s government subsidies and contracts.

As the rift between billionaire Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump grows wider, the Tesla CEO said on Thursday (Jun 5) that the Republican is in the Epstein files, claiming that this is why they are not being released. In an X post, Musk wrote, “Time to drop the really big bomb: DonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” “Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out,” he added. Musk also responded to a post that claimed, “In 1992 Trump partied with Jeffrey Epstein.”

Meanwhile, Trump threatened the billionaire that he would terminate the Tesla CEO’s government subsidies and contracts.

From ‘Epstein files’ to ‘new political party’: How Musk is targeting Trump over tax bill

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 5) said that he asked “crazy” Elon Musk to leave his administration as the rift between the two deepens.&nbsp;Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Elon was ‘wearing thin,’ I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!”&nbsp;Responding to the post, the billionaire wrote on X, “Such an obvious lie. So sad.”&nbsp;The US President also threatened to terminate the Tesla CEO’s government subsidies and contracts.&nbsp;“The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!”&nbsp;In another post, Trump said, “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It’s a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn’t pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that. I didn’t create this mess, I’m just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”&nbsp;<h2>Musk hits back at Trump</h2>&nbsp;Responding to a post on social media that said whether Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him, Musk said: “Yes.”&nbsp;Earlier, he also said, “Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?”&nbsp;The Tesla CEO also claimed that Trump is in the Epstein files, claiming that this is why they are not being released. “Time to drop the really big bomb: DonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” he wrote on X.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The US President also threatened to terminate the Tesla CEO’s government subsidies and contracts.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jun 5) said that he asked “crazy” Elon Musk to leave his administration as the rift between the two deepens. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Elon was ‘wearing thin,’ I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!” Responding to the post, the billionaire wrote on X, “Such an obvious lie. So sad.” The US President also threatened to terminate the Tesla CEO’s government subsidies and contracts. “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!” In another post, Trump said, “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It’s a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn’t pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that. I didn’t create this mess, I’m just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Musk hits back at Trump Responding to a post on social media that said whether Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him, Musk said: “Yes.” Earlier, he also said, “Is it time to create a new political party in America that actually represents the 80% in the middle?” The Tesla CEO also claimed that Trump is in the Epstein files, claiming that this is why they are not being released. “Time to drop the really big bomb: DonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” he wrote on X.

The US President also threatened to terminate the Tesla CEO’s government subsidies and contracts.

‘I asked him to leave’: Trump calls Elon Musk ‘CRAZY’ amid fallout

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has intensified his public opposition to Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill, calling on Americans to demand that lawmakers reject the legislation.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a forceful social media post on Wednesday, Musk urged voters to “KILL the BILL,” accusing the president of pushing through a fiscally irresponsible agenda.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1930336497208832059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Call your Senator, Call your Congressman. Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL,” Musk posted on X, formerly Twitter, to his 220 million followers.<h2> Musk’s June 4 rebuttal&nbsp;</h2>This latest post is part of Musk’s escalating campaign against what Trump calls his “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Musk’s opposition began earlier this week, with a flurry of posts on June 4 describing the legislation as a “disgusting abomination” that could plunge the United States into what he calls “debt slavery.”&nbsp;&nbsp;He had warned that the bill would “massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion” and accused lawmakers of betraying fiscal conservatism.&nbsp;“I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk wrote on June 4. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong.” In another widely shared post, he mocked the bill by sharing a parody movie poster of “Kill Bill” and said, “A bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don’t know if it can be both.”<h2>Musk's shifting stance</h2>Musk’s criticism is not merely rhetorical. The timing of his public outburst is significant. Just days earlier, he officially stepped down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency — or DOGE — a short-term post he held in the Trump administration. His appointment was meant to symbolize a drive to rein in federal spending. But his sudden exit and immediate condemnation of Trump’s economic agenda suggest deep internal disagreements. &nbsp;The bill, which has already passed the House and is now under Senate review, combines major tax cuts, a sharp increase in the federal debt ceiling, and sweeping cuts to federal programs — including clean energy subsidies that benefit Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla.&nbsp;&nbsp;Musk has called for a complete overhaul of the legislation. “A new spending bill should be drafted that doesn’t massively grow the deficit and increase the debt ceiling by five trillion dollars,” he wrote on X.&nbsp;On the same day Musk renewed his attack, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released a troubling analysis of the bill’s financial impact. According to the CBO, the legislation would add $2.4 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade.&nbsp;&nbsp;The office projected a $3.67 trillion drop in government revenue and only a $1.25 trillion decrease in federal spending through 2034. The report does not factor in any potential economic growth that could offset the losses — a key justification cited by the bill’s supporters.&nbsp;Despite Musk’s repeated attacks, the Trump camp appears undeterred. The former president has continued to tout the bill as a landmark achievement. “Passing THE ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL is a Historic Opportunity to turn our Country around,” Trump posted recently.&nbsp;&nbsp;White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed Musk’s criticism, saying, “The President already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill. It doesn’t change the president’s opinion. This is one big, beautiful bill and he’s sticking to it.”&nbsp;Musk’s public break with Trump marks a dramatic shift in their relationship. During his four-month stint in government, Musk had maintained a close and visible association with the administration. But behind the scenes, sources say tensions had been mounting.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to NBC News and Axios, the Trump White House rejected multiple proposals from Musk — including his suggestion to let the Federal Aviation Administration manage Starlink and his preferred candidate to head NASA.&nbsp;&nbsp;The administration also reportedly denied his request to extend his tenure beyond the 130-day legal limit for special government employees. Musk officially confirmed his departure on May 29, writing, “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.”&nbsp; Trump hosted a farewell event at the White House the next day, publicly praising Musk’s efforts. However, just days later, Musk’s tone turned sharply critical, suggesting that the parting was not entirely amicable. Tesla’s business interests may also be a factor in Musk’s political stance. The bill proposes major rollbacks to Biden-era clean energy and electric vehicle incentives, which have directly benefited Tesla.&nbsp; Musk’s tenure in government had already coincided with a dip in Tesla EV sales — a trend that analysts partly attribute to his alignment with a deeply polarizing administration. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum on May 20, Musk signalled his intent to reduce his political visibility, saying, “I’m going to do a lot less in the future,” as quoted by Reuters.&nbsp; For now, however, he appears to be fully engaged in the political fight — positioning himself not just as a business leader, but as a fiscal hawk willing to take on the very administration he once served.&nbsp; Whether his campaign will succeed in derailing the legislation remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Elon Musk is no longer pulling his punches.&nbsp;

This latest post is part of Musk’s escalating campaign against what Trump calls his “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has intensified his public opposition to Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill, calling on Americans to demand that lawmakers reject the legislation. In a forceful social media post on Wednesday, Musk urged voters to “KILL the BILL,” accusing the president of pushing through a fiscally irresponsible agenda.

Elon Musk publicly opposes Trump's tax and spending bill, urging Americans to reject it.

‘KILL the BILL’: Elon Musk attacks Trump’s tax plan again, warns of ‘debt slavery’

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between two high-profile allies, Elon Musk has publicly denounced US President Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination”.&nbsp;&nbsp;The tech mogul’s blunt criticism comes just days after his abrupt departure from the Trump administration, ending his short-lived role as head of a federal cost-cutting task force.&nbsp;Musk’s comments mark the clearest break yet between the Tesla CEO and the Republican president he once endorsed and worked alongside.&nbsp;&nbsp;The billionaire, who donated over $250 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign and was handpicked to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), now finds himself among the bill’s most vocal critics.<h2>What did Musk say?</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1929954109689606359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Taking to X on Tuesday, Musk lashed out at the legislation, saying: “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it”, as quoted by Reuters on 3 June.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden America citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt <a href="https://t.co/dHCj3pprJO">https://t.co/dHCj3pprJO</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1929955052527202503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He further claimed that the legislation “will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden America citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt”, Musk wrote on X.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people <a href="https://t.co/GTRc9Rjled">https://t.co/GTRc9Rjled</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1929984535456035202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In another pointed remark on X, Musk warned: “In November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people."

Musk’s frustrations reportedly extended beyond the broader economic implications. According to reports, one of the specific sticking points was the denial of a proposal to have air traffic control run via his Starlink satellite system, &nbsp;rejected over conflict of interest and technology concerns.<h2>What is Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill?</h2>Passed by the House of Representatives last month by a single vote, Trump’s controversial bill is a centerpiece of his second-term agenda.&nbsp;It seeks to extend the 2017 tax cuts introduced during his first term, increase defence spending, and allocate billions towards mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.The legislation also raises the US debt ceiling to $4 trillion, a move that has drawn sharp rebukes from fiscal conservatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the bill will add $3.8 trillion to the US federal debt, which currently stands at more than $36.2 trillion, according to Reuters.&nbsp;While Trump has defended the proposal as “one big, beautiful bill”, according to Reuters, critics within and outside his party are growing louder. Republican Senator Rand Paul told CBS News that the GOP “will own the debt once they vote for this” and reaffirmed his opposition to any increase in the debt ceiling.&nbsp;Despite the backlash, Senate Republicans are pressing ahead. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said: “We have an agenda that everybody campaigned on, most notably the president,” as reported by the BBC. He also told reporters, as quoted by Reuters: “My hope is that as [Musk] has an opportunity to further assess what this bill actually does, that he comes to a different conclusion.”<h2>Musk’s journey: From Trump supporter to critic</h2>Musk’s fiery condemnation is particularly striking given his recent proximity to Trump’s political and administrative machinery. A vocal supporter of Trump during the 2024 campaign, Musk contributed over $250 million to the re-election effort.&nbsp;He was later appointed to lead DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency where he oversaw attempts to reform federal spending. His tenure lasted 129 days and formally ended on 31 May. Upon his departure, Trump said, “He will, always, be with us, helping all the way,” according to Reuters.&nbsp;Signs of strain had already begun to emerge before Musk’s exit. In an interview a week prior, he called the bill “disappointing”, according to Bloomberg, and warned that it would undermine DOGE’s objectives. He amplified that criticism after leaving the administration, with the latest comments representing his most severe rebuke yet.&nbsp;Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, a key architect of the bill, claimed he had a 20-minute call with Musk on Monday. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Johnson said: “My friend Elon is terribly wrong… it’s a very important first start. Elon is missing it,” as quoted by the BBC. Johnson also expressed surprise at Musk’s public opposition, saying: “I just deeply regret he’s made this mistake,” according to BBC.<h2>Republican backlash and bipartisan ripples</h2>Other Republican lawmakers also pushed back. Thune and Johnson reiterated their commitment to the bill’s passage despite Musk’s criticism. Johnson acknowledged that the removal of electric vehicle tax credits could “have an effect” on Tesla, but insisted the bill remains “very important”, according to BBC.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Democrats seized on Musk’s remarks to reinforce their own objections. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said: “Even Elon Musk, who’s been part of the whole process and is one of Trump’s buddies, said the bill is bad. We can imagine how bad this bill is,” as reported by the BBC.&nbsp;White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed Musk’s attack, stating: “The President already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill. It doesn’t change the President’s opinion. This is one big, beautiful bill, and he’s sticking to it,” Reuters reported.<h2>A widening rift with November stakes</h2>The fracture between Trump and Musk highlights deeper ideological divides within the Republican party, particularly around fiscal conservatism, government debt, and economic priorities.&nbsp;&nbsp;With Trump aiming for Senate passage by 4 July, the next few weeks will determine whether his legislative ambitions survive intra-party rebellion.&nbsp;Though Musk’s time in the Trump administration is over, his scathing assessment of the bill and his call to oust those who supported it, signal a new phase in his political engagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a figure once central to Trump’s cost-cutting crusade, Musk now appears to be positioning himself as its loudest dissenting voice.&nbsp;

Musk further claimed it would worsen the budget deficit and burden citizens with debt, urging accountability for politicians.

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between two high-profile allies, Elon Musk has publicly denounced US President Donald Trump’s flagship tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination”. The tech mogul’s blunt criticism comes just days after his abrupt departure from the Trump administration, ending his short-lived role as head of a federal cost-cutting task force. Musk’s comments mark the clearest break yet between the Tesla CEO and the Republican president he once endorsed and worked alongside. The billionaire, who donated over $250 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign and was handpicked to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), now finds himself among the bill’s most vocal critics. What did Musk say?

Elon Musk criticized President Trump's tax and spending bill as a "disgusting abomination," marking a stark break from his previous support.

Elon Musk slams Trump’s tax bill as ‘a disgusting abomination’, warns of political fallout

Tech billionaire Elon Musk launched a scathing attack on a major Trump-backed spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” in a series of posts on X. The legislation, heavily supported by President Donald Trump and his allies, includes deep cuts to Medicaid and extends tax breaks first introduced in 2017.“I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk wrote. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it,” he added.<h2>Bill could add $2.5 trillion to the deficit, watchdog warns</h2>The bill passed the House in May with backing from nearly all Republican lawmakers. According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the legislation could add $2.5 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade.Musk, who recently stepped down as an advisor to Trump, warned that the bill would increase the country’s already growing debt burden.“It will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden American citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt,” he wrote.“Congress is making America bankrupt,” Musk added in another post.<h2>White House stands by Trump’s plan</h2>Despite Musk’s criticism, the White House brushed off his comments during a press briefing on Tuesday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the bill, saying President Trump’s opinion remains unchanged.“The president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill, it doesn’t change his opinion,” Leavitt told reporters. “This is one big, beautiful bill, and he’s sticking to it,” she added.This isn’t the first time Musk has criticised the bill, his earlier statements were more measured. In a recent CBS interview, he expressed disappointment in the bill’s impact on government spending and efficiency.“I was like, disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decrease it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing,” Musk said.“I think a bill can be big, or it could be beautiful. I don’t know if it could be both,” he added.

Despite Musk’s criticism, the White House brushed off his comments during a press briefing on Tuesday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the bill, saying President Trump’s opinion remains unchanged.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk launched a scathing attack on a major Trump-backed spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” in a series of posts on X. The legislation, heavily supported by President Donald Trump and his allies, includes deep cuts to Medicaid and extends tax breaks first introduced in 2017. “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk wrote. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it,” he added. Bill could add $2.5 trillion to the deficit, watchdog warns The bill passed the House in May with backing from nearly all Republican lawmakers. According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the legislation could add $2.5 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade. Musk, who recently stepped down as an advisor to Trump, warned that the bill would increase the country’s already growing debt burden. “It will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion (!!!) and burden American citizens with crushingly unsustainable debt,” he wrote. “Congress is making America bankrupt,” Musk added in another post. White House stands by Trump’s plan Despite Musk’s criticism, the White House brushed off his comments during a press briefing on Tuesday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the bill, saying President Trump’s opinion remains unchanged. “The president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill, it doesn’t change his opinion,” Leavitt told reporters. “This is one big, beautiful bill, and he’s sticking to it,” she added. This isn’t the first time Musk has criticised the bill, his earlier statements were more measured. In a recent CBS interview, he expressed disappointment in the bill’s impact on government spending and efficiency. “I was like, disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decrease it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing,” Musk said. “I think a bill can be big, or it could be beautiful. I don’t know if it could be both,” he added.

Despite Musk’s criticism, the White House brushed off his comments during a press briefing on Tuesday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the bill, saying President Trump’s opinion remains unchanged.

'Making America bankrupt’: Elon Musk slams Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill, says ‘shame on those who voted for it’

American comedian and writer Jon Stewart did not hesitate to comment on Elon Musk, Trump's "closest buddy", slamming him on how the DOGE founder left US President Donald Trump's White House.Stewart put light on how far Musk has fallen during Trump's second term.He showed a picture of Musk at a Trump campaign event, where he was seen jumping with joy. "Look at the poor b*****d", Stewart said.“He went from this...” Stewart said, gesturing to the happy photo, “...to this.”Stewart then showed a recent picture of Musk from his farewell press conference, in which he was not smiling.“Look at this f---ing guy,” Stewart joked. “He went from tech titan, given a mandate to move fast and crush the deep state, to... guy who had a bad night in Nashville at a bar he can’t remember.”Stewart said, "He's beaten down", adding, "He’s got that look on his face that I imagine his employees normally have. Black eye, 1,000-yard stare. This dude has seen some s--t.”He further noted that Musk spent "$300 million of his own money to get Trump elected, and irreparably damaged his personal brand and almost all of his business,” adding that he’d gotten nothing of value in return.On May 30, Trump held a press conference in the Oval Office for Elon Musk as a farewell for his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).This comes after Musk spent 130 days in the Trump administration firing tens of thousands of civil servants and sparking dozens of lawsuits over potential misuse of Americans’ personal data.The US president hailed Musk for leading “the most sweeping and consequential government reform program in generations.”“Elon gave an incredible service. There’s nobody like him, and he had to go through the slings and the arrows, which is a shame, because he's an incredible patriot. The good news is that 90% of the country knows that, and they appreciate it, and they really appreciate what he did,” Trump said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-little-stuck-in-a-bind-elon-musk-reveals-he-was-not-okay-with-everything-trump-administration-was-doing-1748848244346">Also read: 'Little stuck in a bind': Elon Musk reveals he was not okay with everything Trump administration was doing</a>

On May 30, Trump held a press conference in the Oval Office for Elon Musk as a farewell for his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

American comedian and writer Jon Stewart did not hesitate to comment on Elon Musk, Trump's "closest buddy", slamming him on how the DOGE founder left US President Donald Trump's White House. Stewart put light on how far Musk has fallen during Trump's second term. He showed a picture of Musk at a Trump campaign event, where he was seen jumping with joy. "Look at the poor b*****d", Stewart said. “He went from this...” Stewart said, gesturing to the happy photo, “...to this.” Stewart then showed a recent picture of Musk from his farewell press conference, in which he was not smiling. “Look at this f---ing guy,” Stewart joked. “He went from tech titan, given a mandate to move fast and crush the deep state, to... guy who had a bad night in Nashville at a bar he can’t remember.” Stewart said, "He's beaten down", adding, "He’s got that look on his face that I imagine his employees normally have. Black eye, 1,000-yard stare. This dude has seen some s--t.” He further noted that Musk spent "$300 million of his own money to get Trump elected, and irreparably damaged his personal brand and almost all of his business,” adding that he’d gotten nothing of value in return. On May 30, Trump held a press conference in the Oval Office for Elon Musk as a farewell for his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This comes after Musk spent 130 days in the Trump administration firing tens of thousands of civil servants and sparking dozens of lawsuits over potential misuse of Americans’ personal data. The US president hailed Musk for leading “the most sweeping and consequential government reform program in generations.” “Elon gave an incredible service. There’s nobody like him, and he had to go through the slings and the arrows, which is a shame, because he's an incredible patriot. The good news is that 90% of the country knows that, and they appreciate it, and they really appreciate what he did,” Trump said. Also read: 'Little stuck in a bind': Elon Musk reveals he was not okay with everything Trump administration was doing

On May 30, Trump held a press conference in the Oval Office for Elon Musk as a farewell for his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

'Poor b***ard got beaten down': Jon Stewart slams Trump's closest buddy Elon Musk after he leaves White House

Elon Musk’s neurotechnology startup Neuralink has successfully raised $650 million in a Series E funding round, advancing its mission to merge the human brain with cutting-edge digital systems.&nbsp;This latest capital infusion comes just as Musk is refocusing on his core business ventures—Tesla, Neuralink, xAI and SpaceX—following his decision to step away from his role with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).&nbsp;With support from high-profile investors like ARK Invest, Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and Thrive Capital, Neuralink is poised to accelerate its clinical trials and bring its life-changing technology to a broader group of patients.Neuralink is pushing the envelope on brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, aiming to restore critical abilities such as speech, mobility, and vision for people with severe neurological impairments. The funds raised will enable the company to expand clinical trial access and further develop advanced devices that aim to seamlessly integrate biological brains with artificial intelligence (AI).In a statement, Neuralink emphasised that the funding will help “restore independence for those with unmet medical needs” while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in neurotechnology. The company’s experimental devices, which decode neural signals to control computers and robotic systems, are already being used by five patients with severe paralysis. These patients are able to control both digital and physical devices using only their thoughts.The FDA recently granted Neuralink a ‘breakthrough’ designation for its speech restoration system, which could provide a much-needed alternative for those unable to communicate due to paralysis.&nbsp;This follows an earlier designation for its vision-restoring device, underscoring the potential of the technology to dramatically improve patients’ quality of life. Neuralink’s trials are underway in three countries—the US, China, and the UAE—with plans to expand as the technology evolves.&nbsp;<h2>Elon Musk's expanding empire</h2>&nbsp;This recent funding milestone comes as Musk shifts focus back to his business empire after stepping down from his advisory role in DOGE, the cost-cutting initiative he led within the Trump administration.&nbsp;With the new developments at xAI, Musk's AI company, and Neuralink advancing rapidly, Musk’s strategic pivot suggests an even stronger commitment to his tech ventures.In a related move, xAI has also raised significant funds, with a $5 billion debt package and a $300 million stock sale, valuing the company at $113 billion. Musk’s focus on xAI and Neuralink signals his intention to lead multiple frontier technologies, from AI to neurotechnology, and drive these industries toward new heights of innovation.Musk has emphasised the critical importance of AI, neurotechnology, and space exploration in shaping the future. “Back to spending 24/7 at work and sleeping in conference/server/factory rooms,” Musk wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;Neuralink’s progress in clinical trials represents a crucial milestone in the development of brain-computer interfaces. The company is now looking to broaden its impact, expanding beyond a select group of patients to a wider demographic, while continuing to refine and perfect its devices.While the technology remains experimental, the potential for transformative change is clear. By helping people with disabilities regain lost functions, Neuralink could change the landscape of healthcare. The integration of AI with human cognition is still in its infancy, but with continued investment, the company could open the door to a future where cognitive and physical limitations are significantly reduced.Musk’s Neuralink and xAI have a shared vision of leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to enhance human capabilities, whether that’s by improving how we communicate, interact with the world, or even think.&nbsp;As more companies enter the brain-computer interface space, Neuralink’s leadership in the field could have a profound impact on both healthcare and the AI industry, making it a critical player in shaping how we interact with emerging technologies in the coming decades.With this new funding, Neuralink is set to deepen its commitment to innovation and continue its groundbreaking work, opening up new possibilities for a future where the lines between human cognition and artificial intelligence are increasingly blurred.

Neuralink is pushing the envelope on brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, aiming to restore critical abilities such as speech, mobility, and vision for people with severe neurological impairments.

Elon Musk’s neurotechnology startup Neuralink has successfully raised $650 million in a Series E funding round, advancing its mission to merge the human brain with cutting-edge digital systems. This latest capital infusion comes just as Musk is refocusing on his core business ventures—Tesla, Neuralink, xAI and SpaceX—following his decision to step away from his role with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). With support from high-profile investors like ARK Invest, Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and Thrive Capital, Neuralink is poised to accelerate its clinical trials and bring its life-changing technology to a broader group of patients. Neuralink is pushing the envelope on brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, aiming to restore critical abilities such as speech, mobility, and vision for people with severe neurological impairments. The funds raised will enable the company to expand clinical trial access and further develop advanced devices that aim to seamlessly integrate biological brains with artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement, Neuralink emphasised that the funding will help “restore independence for those with unmet medical needs” while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in neurotechnology. The company’s experimental devices, which decode neural signals to control computers and robotic systems, are already being used by five patients with severe paralysis. These patients are able to control both digital and physical devices using only their thoughts. The FDA recently granted Neuralink a ‘breakthrough’ designation for its speech restoration system, which could provide a much-needed alternative for those unable to communicate due to paralysis. This follows an earlier designation for its vision-restoring device, underscoring the potential of the technology to dramatically improve patients’ quality of life. Neuralink’s trials are underway in three countries—the US, China, and the UAE—with plans to expand as the technology evolves. Elon Musk's expanding empire This recent funding milestone comes as Musk shifts focus back to his business empire after stepping down from his advisory role in DOGE, the cost-cutting initiative he led within the Trump administration. With the new developments at xAI, Musk's AI company, and Neuralink advancing rapidly, Musk’s strategic pivot suggests an even stronger commitment to his tech ventures. In a related move, xAI has also raised significant funds, with a $5 billion debt package and a $300 million stock sale, valuing the company at $113 billion. Musk’s focus on xAI and Neuralink signals his intention to lead multiple frontier technologies, from AI to neurotechnology, and drive these industries toward new heights of innovation. Musk has emphasised the critical importance of AI, neurotechnology, and space exploration in shaping the future. “Back to spending 24/7 at work and sleeping in conference/server/factory rooms,” Musk wrote in a post on X. Neuralink’s progress in clinical trials represents a crucial milestone in the development of brain-computer interfaces. The company is now looking to broaden its impact, expanding beyond a select group of patients to a wider demographic, while continuing to refine and perfect its devices. While the technology remains experimental, the potential for transformative change is clear. By helping people with disabilities regain lost functions, Neuralink could change the landscape of healthcare. The integration of AI with human cognition is still in its infancy, but with continued investment, the company could open the door to a future where cognitive and physical limitations are significantly reduced. Musk’s Neuralink and xAI have a shared vision of leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to enhance human capabilities, whether that’s by improving how we communicate, interact with the world, or even think. As more companies enter the brain-computer interface space, Neuralink’s leadership in the field could have a profound impact on both healthcare and the AI industry, making it a critical player in shaping how we interact with emerging technologies in the coming decades. With this new funding, Neuralink is set to deepen its commitment to innovation and continue its groundbreaking work, opening up new possibilities for a future where the lines between human cognition and artificial intelligence are increasingly blurred.

Neuralink is pushing the envelope on brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, aiming to restore critical abilities such as speech, mobility, and vision for people with severe neurological impairments.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink raises $650 million to expand brain-computer interface technology

While US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have appeared as a dream team, but in a recent interview, he revealed he was not in agreement with every decision made by the administration.&nbsp;&nbsp;In an interview to news outlet CBS, a day before announcing his resignation, Musk said, "I'm a little stuck in a bind, where I'm like, well, I don't wanna, you know, speak up against the administration, but I … also don't wanna take responsibility for everything the administration's doing. So I'm, like, kinda stuck, you know?"&nbsp;He also said, "But it's difficult for me to bring that up in an interview because then it creates a bone of contention."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-would-have-been-extremely-obvious-elon-musk-s-on-reports-of-him-using-drugs-including-ecstasy-psychedelic-mushrooms-1748705919120">'Would have been EXTREMELY obvious...': Elon Musk responds to reports of him using drugs, slams NYT</a>&nbsp;While Trump and Musk seemed like they were working hand in glove towards the aims and aspirations for America. His resignation from DOGE and exit from the Trump administration came as a surprise to many. Rift had begun widening probably after the budget bill passed by House Republicans, which Trump called the 'big, beautiful bill.'While speaking to CBS, Musk said, "I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don't know if it can be both. My personal opinion."&nbsp;And as Trump assumed office, he, along with Musk was keen on slashing jobs and saving America's money. They were on a mission to cut the wasteful expenditure that meant dismantling departments and reducing the workforce.&nbsp;But on May 29, Musk announced that he is ending his 'scheduled time' with the administration. In an X post, he wrote, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."&nbsp;

While US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have appeared as a dream team, but in a recent interview, he revealed he was not in agreement with every decision made by the administration. 

While US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have appeared as a dream team, but in a recent interview, he revealed he was not in agreement with every decision made by the administration. In an interview to news outlet CBS, a day before announcing his resignation, Musk said, "I'm a little stuck in a bind, where I'm like, well, I don't wanna, you know, speak up against the administration, but I … also don't wanna take responsibility for everything the administration's doing. So I'm, like, kinda stuck, you know?" He also said, "But it's difficult for me to bring that up in an interview because then it creates a bone of contention." Also read: 'Would have been EXTREMELY obvious...': Elon Musk responds to reports of him using drugs, slams NYT While Trump and Musk seemed like they were working hand in glove towards the aims and aspirations for America. His resignation from DOGE and exit from the Trump administration came as a surprise to many. Rift had begun widening probably after the budget bill passed by House Republicans, which Trump called the 'big, beautiful bill.' While speaking to CBS, Musk said, "I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but I don't know if it can be both. My personal opinion." And as Trump assumed office, he, along with Musk was keen on slashing jobs and saving America's money. They were on a mission to cut the wasteful expenditure that meant dismantling departments and reducing the workforce. But on May 29, Musk announced that he is ending his 'scheduled time' with the administration. In an X post, he wrote, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."

While US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk may have appeared as a dream team, but in a recent interview, he revealed he was not in agreement with every decision made by the administration.&nbsp;

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