Five Claims Elon Musk Made About Donald Trump amid Their Rift

A public feud between two of the most polarizing figures in modern American politics has sparked a flurry of accusations and counterclaims, each more explosive than the last.

In the first week of June 2025, Elon Musk launched a series of posts on X attacking Donald Trump over policy disagreements, personal slights, and unverified allegations. The tech billionaire's barrage appeared to be triggered by the president's newly proposed spending legislation.

What followed was a public breakdown of what was once a powerful alliance, and the world took notice. Let's check out the five claims the Tesla CEO made in the last few days.

1. Tech Billionaire Takes Aim at "Big, Beautiful Bill"

On June 3, Musk stated, "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."

His attacks escalated the next day when he called it the "Debt Slavery Bill," echoing Senator Rand Paul's frustrations with the $5 trillion debt ceiling hike.

On June 5, Musk wrote, "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," adding sarcastically, "In the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that both [sic] 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," he concluded in his post.

2. Trump Would Have Lost Without Me

Later that day, Musk claimed that Trump owed his electoral success to him. In a blunt post, the Tesla CEO stated, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate."

His remarks came in response to a clip of Trump, posted by Autism Capital, expressing disappointment over Musk's opposition to the "Big, Beautiful Bill."

In that clip, Trump said, "I would have won Pennsylvania, won it by a lot [...] I'm very disappointed with Elon because Elon knew the inner workings of this bill. [...] I've helped Elon a lot."

The president continued by accusing Musk of exhibiting a form of Trump Derangement Syndrome after leaving the White House and suggested, "Some embrace it and some become hostile." Trump also claimed Musk only started having problems with the new legislation when he realized it would result in funding cuts for the EV mandate.

3. "Trump Is in the Epstein Files"

Several hours later, Musk escalated his attacks by lobbing a startling accusation: "@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!"

Shortly afterward, the tech billionaire responded to a video of Trump partying with the notorious Jeffrey Epstein in 1992 by posting a simple "🤨." These posts have since been deleted.

The claim immediately caused uproar online. Many fans and viewers responded with disbelief and speculation. One person asked, "Idk i don't work for the administration and if he is why didn't Biden Harris release his name to destroy his campaign. They could've redacted everything that showed everything for democrats and only their enemies but didn't. [sic]"

Another added, "Also... if this were true, wouldn't have the Democrats released it?? Granted a bunch of them are on it too. [sic]"

Skepticism continued as one person commented, "You would think if Trump was all over those files the democrats would have taken full advantage especially as close as they perceive the last election. But also I don't take Musk as a liar. This is weird. [sic]"

Another wrote, "If that was true the democrats would have made the list public years ago." Some questioned Musk's motives more directly.

One person on X said, "Looks like a defamation suit against you to be honest. If he was in the Epstein files Biden's AG would have gleefully released it before the election. Is this really the best you can do to be vindictive cuz you mad? [sic]"

Another noted, "So you think the Democrats withheld the Epstein Files knowing Donald Trump was in there? No way! They would have released that in a New York minute and blasted him. It would have been front page headline news around the world & that would have been the platform the Democrats ran on."

Comments on Facebook echoed the same tone. One remarked, "If that was the case…demos would have used to keep him from running again." Another described it as, "So bizarre. Sounds like a tantrum."

One person mocked, "Elon's being a HUGE cry baby. He couldn't handle the heat and he wanted all kinds of cuts and special deals. Trump said no and Elon decided to stomp his feet and cry. 😂 [sic]."

4. Musk Backs Call for Presidential Impeachment

In a thread stemming from his Epstein accusation, a netizen named Ian Miles Cheong asked, "President vs Elon. Who wins? My money's on Elon. Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him." Musk replied with one word: "Yes."

His brief response was enough to signal support for removing Trump from office, a move that would fundamentally reshape the GOP.

5. Dragon Spacecraft Shutdown

In response to Trump's suggestion that axing Musk's contracts would be a cost-saving measure, the SpaceX CEO declared the end of an era: "In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately."

This marked a significant development, with Musk implying that his company would retreat from one of NASA's most visible public-private partnerships.

The President Responds

Donald Trump issued several responses on Truth Social throughout June 5, pushing back against Musk's tweets while saying that his actions were fiscally responsible and strategically necessary.

Around 2 p.m., the president explained, "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!"

In a second post, the U.S. leader asserted, "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!" This message prompted Musk's threat regarding the Dragon Spacecraft program.

Later that afternoon, Trump defended the legislation again. "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," he wrote. "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!"

That same day, while answering questions at the Oval Office, Trump elaborated on the falling out with Elon Musk. He acknowledged the billionaire's previous support and fondly recalled their past interactions.

"He said wonderful things about me," the president explained. "He's worn the hat. Trump was right about everything."

However, the president also stressed that the disagreement began over the removal of EV subsidies and a rejected NASA nominee. "He wanted that person… and we said no," Trump noted, adding that the candidate was "totally Democrat," which he deemed inappropriate.

He also talked about Musk's time in the Oval Office: "You saw a man who was very happy when he stood behind the Oval Desk." Trump continued, saying that while he got along with the Tesla CEO in the past, that dynamic may have changed.

"Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore," he said, concluding with a defense of the new legislation: "I am right about the 'Great, Big, Beautiful Bill.' We called it 'Great, Big, Beautiful Bill' because that's what it is."