The longstanding feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has intensified in early July 2025. Musk publicly criticized the Republican Party's recent megabill and announced plans to establish a new political party. In response, Trump threatened to use federal government powers to punish Musk, including considering expulsion measures. Analysts are closely watching how Trump might react if Musk begins funding candidates outside the MAGA movement and the extent to which the rule of law will limit any retaliatory actions. The escalating conflict highlights growing political tensions between the former president and the tech billionaire.
The feud is growing between President Trump and Elon Musk, with Musk announcing on Saturday that he’s creating a new political party. @Yamiche has more for #SundayTODAY. https://t.co/HT8TlDOeCz
nearest term, most analytically interesting is how president trump reacts if elon decides to start funding non-maga candidates. and to what extent trump is constrained by rule of law in doing so.
nearest term, most analytically interesting is how trump reacts if elon decides to start funding non-maga candidates. and to what extent he feels constrained by rule of law in doing so.