Trump Warns Musk of “Serious Consequences” if He Funds Democrats Amid Strained Relationship
Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to billionaire Elon Musk, stating there will be “serious consequences” if the Tesla and SpaceX CEO chooses to fund Democratic candidates. Trump’s declaration, made during a phone interview with NBC News, intensifies the growing tension between the two former allies.
The relationship between Trump and Musk, once characterized by mutual support, publicly deteriorated after Musk criticized Trump’s spending bill, which he labeled an “abomination.” Trump, in turn, expressed “great disappointment” with Musk and indicated he has no interest in mending the relationship. “If he does that, he’s gonna have to pay a price for that,” Trump told NBC News, without specifying what those consequences would be.
The feud between two of the world’s most powerful figures — one in the political arena and the other in the tech sector — has been widely publicized and closely watched. Musk, in response to what he called the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” questioned his followers on the X platform (formerly Twitter) about the need for a new third party in the United States, with a majority of respondents answering “Yes.”
This conflict suggests a potential realignment in the political and financial landscape, with the former president indicating he won’t hesitate to use his influence against those who oppose his interests. The situation is an ongoing development, and the impact of Musk’s actions on political campaign funding and Trump’s subsequent response will be closely observed.
