The saga of Trump and Musk is a tale as old as power itself: alliance, divergence, and open confrontation. In the early months of 2025, Musk and Trump appeared as elemental allies, Musk having funneled nearly $275 million into Trump’s campaign and energetically driving government efficiency reforms. The President lionized Musk as “the world’s greatest business leader,” while Musk’s companies enjoyed lucrative government contracts.
