President Donald Trump’s claws are out, threatening to deport Elon Musk and sic the “DOGE monster” on his former ally, as the Daily Mail reports. The once-chummy duo, bonded over Tesla showcases and campaign cash, now trade barbs like political prizefighters. This isn’t just a spat -- it’s a conservative cage match with Washington watching.
Trump and Musk’s feud erupted over a tax cut and spending bill, debated for over 20 hours in the Senate, with a vote looming Tuesday. Musk, once a key player in Trump’s orbit, slammed the legislation for slashing electric vehicle subsidies and ballooning the deficit. The clash has spiraled into threats, taunts, and talk of a new political party.
Earlier this year, Trump rolled out a Tesla on the South Lawn, hyping his ties with Musk after buying one in cash. “Not everybody wants an electric car,” Trump now sneers, regretting his purchase. His pivot from Musk fanboy to foe reveals a deeper rift over policy and power.
Musk, a naturalized citizen from South Africa, faces Trump’s deportation jab, a low blow even for bare-knuckle politics. “We’ll have to take a look,” Trump told the Daily Mail, dodging but not denying the threat. It’s a head-scratcher -- can a citizen be deported for disagreeing with the boss?
The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, founded by Musk, is now Trump’s weapon of choice. “DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon,” Trump quipped, turning Musk’s creation against him. This is what happens when you hand a president a shiny new toy and then criticize his playbook.
Musk’s tenure heading DOGE ended when he bolted back to the private sector, leaving protests at his auto dealerships in the dust. His cost-cutting zeal didn’t win hearts, but it did win Trump’s ear—until now. The fallout proves even MAGA’s brightest stars can crash.
Monday night’s social media brawl lit the fuse, with Musk torching Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” on X. “If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day,” Musk vowed, eyeing a challenge to GOP dominance. A new party? Bold, but it’s poking the bear with a stick.
Trump fired back, warning Musk against playing “that game” with him. “Elon is not getting his mandate,” Trump declared, doubling down on his anti-EV stance. The president’s message is clear: loyalty to MAGA trumps Musk’s billions.
Musk’s threat to bankroll primary challenges against GOP bill supporters ups the ante. “If it is the last thing I do on this Earth,” he posted, signaling a war chest ready to reshape Washington. This isn’t just talk -- last year, he funneled nearly $300 million to Republican candidates.
The Senate’s marathon debate over the bill, packed with tax cuts and spending, is the feud’s flashpoint. Musk’s gripe -- deficit growth and gutted EV subsidies -- puts him at odds with Trump’s economic vision. It’s a classic clash: free-market tech bro versus America First dealmaker.
Trump claims Musk knew his anti-EV mandate stance “long before he so strongly endorsed me.” Yet Musk’s millions fueled Trump’s 2024 campaign, suggesting a deal gone sour. The president’s Truth Social posts read like a scorned partner airing dirty laundry.
Musk’s America Party idea could splinter the GOP, a nightmare for conservatives battling a progressive tide. “Our country needs an alternative to the Democrat-Republican uniparty,” Musk argued, but splitting the right risks handing wins to the woke left. It’s a gamble that could haunt MAGA for years.
Trump’s Tesla purchase, once a symbol of Musk’s influence, now feels like a bad bet. Turning the South Lawn into a showroom was peak bromance, but Trump’s heart was never in EVs. His regret underscores a broader truth: MAGA’s base prefers gas-guzzlers over green dreams.
Musk’s exit from DOGE and return to his empire didn’t shield him from Trump’s wrath. “He better be careful,” Trump warned, hinting at consequences beyond lost subsidies. The president’s not bluffing -- he’s got the bully pulpit and a loyal following.
This feud isn’t just personal; it’s a referendum on where conservatism heads next. Trump’s DOGE threats and Musk’s party plans signal a GOP at war with itself, not the left. As the Senate votes, the fallout will test whether MAGA can keep its coalition -- or its cool.
