Tue Jul 01 07:30:52 UTC 2025: **Trump and Musk Trade Barbs Over Spending Bill, Subsidies**
**Washington D.C.** – A public feud between President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk escalated sharply today, with Trump threatening to cut government subsidies to Musk’s companies like Tesla and SpaceX. The clash stems from Musk’s opposition to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping spending package currently under consideration in the Senate.
Trump, taking to his Truth Social platform, implied that Musk’s businesses rely heavily on government support and would be forced to shut down and potentially relocate to South Africa without the subsidies. He specifically suggested his former aide’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should investigate the matter.
Musk, who previously served as a presidential advisor and head of DOGE until May, responded swiftly on social media platform X, daring Trump to follow through on his threat, stating, “I am literally saying CUT IT ALL. Now.”
The dispute began last month, but tensions flared as the Senate began voting on the bill. Musk has been a vocal critic of the legislation, arguing it will bankrupt the nation and create “debt slavery.” He renewed his calls for a new political party.
Trump defended his bill, which includes extensions to expiring tax cuts and increased border security, while attacking Musk’s opposition to electric vehicle mandates. “Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa,” Trump wrote.
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” faces opposition from within the Republican party, with some lawmakers concerned about its potential impact on healthcare and the national debt. The outcome of the Senate vote remains uncertain amidst the political wrangling and the high-profile feud between the President and the world’s richest man.
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