Trump Warns Musk: Backing Democrats Could Lead to 'Serious Consequences'
US President Donald Trump on Saturday indicated he had no desire to mend fences with his one-time ally and campaign supporter Elon Musk, cautioning Musk might encounter "severe repercussions" should he decide to support the opposition.
During a telephone interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Trump stated that he does not plan to reconcile with Musk. When directly questioned about whether this meant his connection with the multi-billionaire head of Tesla and SpaceX had ended, Trump replied, "Yeah, I'd say so."
I'm preoccupied with other matters," Trump went on. "As you know, I secured a massive victory at the polls. I offered him numerous advantages well before these events took place. During my initial term, I provided him with several opportunities and even rescued his life. Therefore, I do not plan on engaging with him.
The US president likewise delivered a caution as rumors circulated that Musk might support Democratic officials and contenders in the 2026 congressional elections.
"If he goes ahead with it, he will have to face the repercussions," Trump said to NBC, although he chose not to specify what these consequences might entail. Musk's enterprises hold numerous profitable government contracts.
This development follows a dramatic rift in the relationship between the US president and the globe’s wealthiest individual due to criticism from Musk regarding Trump's budget bill. This critique initially surfaced on Musk's social media platform X earlier in the week.
Musk cautioned that the legislation would lead to an increased federal deficit and labeled it a "repulsive monstrosity."
Based on analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, this legislation would cut both expenditures and tax rates; however, it would result in approximately 10.9 million additional individuals lacking health coverage and increase budget shortfalls by around $2.4 trillion throughout the next ten years.
On Thursday, Trump criticized Musk’s robust response to the "big beautiful bill" awaiting approval from Congress. Soon after, both of them started launching harsh personal assaults at each other via social media platforms, causing the White House and Republican congressional leadership to hurriedly evaluate the potential consequences.
As the exchange escalated, Musk proposed that Trump ought to face impeachment and alleged without proof that authorities were hiding details regarding the president’s connection to the notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. However, the Tesla CEO seemed to retract this statement by removing the related tweet on Saturday.
In an interview with "manosphere" comedian Theo Von, U.S. Vice President JD Vance attempted to minimize the conflict. He told Von that Musk was committing a "significant error" by targeting Trump, describing Musk as an "emotionally charged individual" who gets easily frustrated.
"I hope that someday Elon returns to the group. Perhaps this isn’t feasible at present as he has become extremely radical," Vance stated.
Vance referred to Musk as an "extraordinary entrepreneur" and stated that Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, which aimed at reducing governmental expenditures and resulted in layoffs or dismissals for thousands of employees, was "highly effective."
The US Vice President said the bill's central goal was not to cut spending but to extend the 2017 tax cuts approved in Trump’s first term.
It’s a solid bill," Vance stated. "But it’s far from flawless.
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