Donald Trump says former ally Elon Musk has “lost his mind,” just days after their political friendship ended in a public, messy fallout. The U.S. President made the comments during interviews on Friday, officially closing the curtain on one of the most bizarre pairings in modern American politics.
The split came after Musk criticized Trump’s massive legislative package, nicknamed the “big, beautiful” mega-bill. Trump, 78, responded by calling off a scheduled call with the Tesla boss. He’s even considering selling his red Tesla, a gift to himself during the height of their alliance, according to White House officials.
When the world’s most powerful man clashes with the world’s richest, markets get nervous, political alliances shift, and policy decisions wobble.
Musk’s short stint at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was seen as a tech-friendly move. Now, it’s chaos—and that uncertainty spills over into business and innovation.
“I’m not thinking about Elon Musk,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, “I just wish him well.” But minutes later, he doubled down in another interview: “You mean the man who has lost his mind?”
That’s not just political shade—it’s a full solar eclipse.
Trump’s remarks aired on both ABC and Fox News, signaling that this isn’t a throwaway jab. It’s personal.
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Just last week, Trump had praised Musk for his four-month term at DOGE, despite Musk’s controversial cost-cutting strategies that sparked staff protests.
Their friendship peaked in March, when Trump turned the White House into a pop-up Tesla showroom for a day.
The duo even posed inside Trump’s shiny red Tesla. Now, that same car sits quietly on the White House grounds, its future as uncertain as their bromance.
A senior official confirmed: “Yes, he’s thinking about getting rid of it.”
Musk hasn’t responded publicly yet. But don’t count him out. His massive online following and economic influence still give him power. If Trump wants to pass his mega-bill, losing Musk’s support might cost him more than just a fancy electric car.
The irony? DOGE was created to cut government waste. This feud just added a whole new chapter of drama—and possibly distraction—to the federal circus.
As the dust settles, one thing’s clear: ego politics never go out of style in Washington.
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