‘Lost His Mind’: Trump Says He’s Not Interested To Talk To Elon Musk As Bitter Feud Escalates
US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed billionaire Elon Musk as “a man who has lost his mind,” saying he is “not particularly interested” in speaking to the Tesla and SpaceX CEO amid their escalating public feud. The remarks signal a dramatic deterioration in the relationship between two of America’s most prominent figures who were once close political allies.
Trump’s comments came in response to reports that the pair were scheduled to speak privately, a plan that now appears uncertain. The bitter exchange represents a stunning reversal from their previously strong alliance during the 2024 election campaign.
Elon Musk responded aggressively on his platform X (formerly Twitter), making bombshell allegations against the President. The world’s richest man claimed that Trump’s name appears in sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting this is why the documents remain hidden from public view.
“Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files,” Musk wrote in a post that sent shockwaves across social media platforms.
Musk then escalated further by endorsing a post calling for Trump’s impeachment and suggesting that Vice President JD Vance should replace him as President.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed Musk’s explosive claims, characterizing them as retaliation over policy disagreements. “This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ because it does not include the policies he wanted,” Leavitt said.
The administration’s response suggests the feud stems from legislative disputes, particularly around policies affecting the electric vehicle industry that could impact Tesla’s business interests.
The high-profile alliance between Trump and Musk has dramatically unraveled into a bitter public feud with both exchanging sharp personal and political attacks. The fallout began when Trump publicly criticized Musk at a White House press briefing, backing legislation that could severely impact the electric vehicle industry—a direct hit at Tesla’s core business.
Musk, calling the President “ungrateful,” claimed his financial and strategic backing was crucial to Trump’s 2024 election victory. “Without me, Trump would have lost. The Democrats would control the House,” Musk declared on X.
The feud between two of America’s most influential figures carries significant political and economic implications. Musk’s vast social media platform X gives him unprecedented reach to shape public opinion, while Trump wields the power of the presidency.
The dispute appears rooted in policy disagreements over electric vehicle subsidies and regulations, areas where Musk’s business interests directly conflict with Trump’s broader energy and automotive policies.
