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Buildup to a Meltdown: How the Trump-Musk Alliance Collapsed

The New York TimesFriday, June 6, 2025 at 7:15:44 PM

The once-cozy relationship between former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has hit the rocks, according to insiders. What started as mutual admiration—with Musk advising Trump on tech policy and Trump praising Musk’s ventures—has devolved into public sniping and private frustration. The article digs into the behind-the-scenes tensions, from policy disagreements to personal ego clashes, that led to their falling-out.

Editor’s Note: Power alliances between high-profile figures like Trump and Musk don’t just shape headlines—they influence policy, markets, and public opinion. Their rift signals a broader shift in the uneasy marriage of politics and tech titans, with real consequences for everything from electric vehicle subsidies to social media’s role in elections. If these two can’t play nice, it’s a bad omen for collaboration in an already fractured landscape.

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