Trump vs Musk: Most confusing bromance and breakup of 2025 | In photos
In July 2024, shortly after an assassination attempt on then-candidate Trump, Musk publicly endorsed him on X - a dramatic move signalling the beginning of their renewed political alliance and Musk’s support for Trump’s comeback.
Trump vs Musk
Trump vs Musk: Most confusing bromance and breakup of 2025 | In photos
From shooter’s support: Musk backs Trump
In July 2024, shortly after an assassination attempt on then-candidate Trump, Musk publicly endorsed him on X - a dramatic move signalling the beginning of their renewed political alliance and Musk’s support for Trump’s comeback.
Inauguration and rising influence: Musk enters government
In January 2025, Musk attended Trump’s inauguration and soon was tapped to lead a newly created body, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — positioning him as a key architect of Trump’s promise to streamline government and cut spending.
Oval-Office alliance: Trust and teamwork publicly displayed
In February 2025, Musk stood beside Trump in the Oval Office and defended DOGE’s sweeping cost-cutting agenda - a clear signal that Musk was now a trusted adviser, shaping major federal-level decisions.
Goodbye DOGE — Growing doubts and distance
On May 29, 2025, Musk announced his exit from DOGE after the 130-day limit on his special-employee status — though publicly praised by Trump, the move planted the seeds of a growing rift over policy priorities.
Breaking point: Public feud over Big Beautiful Bill
In early June 2025, Musk publicly condemned Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” on X as a “disgusting abomination,” and Trump retaliated — their social-media explosions turned a once-friendly alliance into a widely publicised feud.
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