In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump did not hesitate to criticize Elon Musk, calling for the DOGE agency to thoroughly examine the activities of the billionaire’s companies. Trump questioned Musk’s leadership capabilities and accused him of receiving the largest government subsidy in U.S. history. According to Trump, without this support, Musk might have had to shut down his company and return to South Africa.
Trump’s post marks a serious rift in his relationship with Elon Musk, who was previously a close partner in the DOGE initiative announced in early 2025. This project, inspired by the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, aimed to reform the federal system and was jointly promoted by both parties. However, in recent weeks, Musk seems to have distanced himself from the Trump administration, despite having publicly apologized to the president.
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Musk has also voiced opposition to Trump’s “Great Bill,” an ambitious plan for tax cuts, immigration reform, and cryptocurrency promotion. He warned that this bill could risk increasing the national debt by $3.3 trillion and emphasized that the debt ceiling is a crucial tool for forcing the government to control spending and limit waste.
Currently, there has been no official action taken by the DOGE agency. The White House and representatives for Elon Musk have not yet commented on these statements. The incident is drawing significant public attention, marking a new phase of tension in the relationship between these two powerful figures.
