The escalating feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has taken over the internet, with netizens reacting swiftly to the political drama.
Initially, tensions arose over Trump’s proposed tax bill, which eliminates subsidies for electric vehicles—a move that directly impacts Musk’s companies, Tesla and SpaceX. Musk criticised the bill as a “disgusting abomination” and accused Trump of prioritising outdated energy policies.
Trump retaliated by questioning Musk’s loyalty and threatening to cancel federal contracts. The situation escalated further when Musk implied Trump’s name appears in unreleased Jeffrey Epstein documents, although he provided no evidence. This marked a turning point, shifting the feud from political to personal.
What started as a policy dispute spiralled into a deeply personal public battle, and social media was brimming with viral content, memes, and sarcastic commentary.
Popular accounts and public figures, including Ashley St. Clair, the alleged mother of one of Musk's children, and Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, joined the online conversation. Meanwhile, Trump's political opponents also became a highlight amidst the trolling.
hey @realDonaldTrump lmk if u need any breakup advice
— Ashley St. Clair (@stclairashley) June 5, 2025
I hope Kamala Harris has a giant glass of wine in one hand and her phone in the other right now.
— That Gay Guy Candle Co. (@gayguycandleco) June 5, 2025
I wish Biden were alive to see this
— gianmarco (@GianmarcoSoresi) June 5, 2025
HAHAHA! AOC’s reaction to the beef between Elon Musk and Donald Trump:
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) June 6, 2025
“The girls are fighting, aren't they?” pic.twitter.com/uWutYwqzPy
Even Kanye West, now known as Ye, chimed in with a heartfelt message for the two.
Broooos please noooooo 🫂 We love you both so much
— ye (@kanyewest) June 5, 2025
Some users expressed how the feud had been imminent, while others focused on its impact.
Who gets JD Vance in the divorce
— PointlessHub (@HubPointless) June 5, 2025
It was foretold. pic.twitter.com/Oj909VRL1m
— Middle Age Riot (@middleageriot) June 5, 2025
We’re like four or five tweets away from national secrets
— Matt Margolis (@ItsMattsLaw) June 5, 2025
Watching the richest man alive and the most powerful man in the world go head-to-headpic.twitter.com/dkf6z23d0c
— Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) June 5, 2025
BREAKING: Hamas calls for a ceasefire between President Trump and Elon Musk
— Cantaloupe News (@CantaloupeNews) June 5, 2025
Meanwhile, pop culture enthusiasts questioned the timing of the fallout.
sabrina carpenter’s song “manchild” dropping tonight when all of this shit is going down. the promo is crazy
— bethany ∘°∘♡∘°∘ eras forever (@corneliastagain) June 5, 2025
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— bald ann dowd (@ali_sivi) June 5, 2025
The feud, originally triggered by disagreements over Trump’s new tax plan, has now ignited cultural, political conversations online. With Musk’s comments and Trump’s counterattacks trending, the digital battleground shows no signs of calming.
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