After the sudden and very public collapse of the once-close relationship between President Donald Trump and tech magnate Elon Musk, European political figures appeared to relish the fallout with unexpected satisfaction.
One senior official from a central European country made a sharp remark on social media, suggesting that navigating high-stakes politics wasn’t as easy as it looked a clear jab at Musk, who had recently been at the center of U.S. policymaking before dramatically distancing himself from the administration.
Another European leader, long known for his policy clashes with both Trump and Musk, responded to the unfolding drama online with cryptic emojis choosing not to say much, but still clearly signaling amusement as the former allies took turns attacking each other.
The once-strong alliance between Trump and Musk unraveled quickly following Musk’s departure from the administration. Just days after stepping down, the billionaire launched into a fierce critique of Trump’s signature legislation, igniting a back-and-forth that has only grown more hostile with each passing day.
By midweek, Musk had used his own platform to predict economic decline tied to Trump’s economic strategy, hint at impeachment, and even revive long-standing controversies connected to the president. Trump, for his part, fired back from the White House, accusing Musk of betrayal and threatening the federal contracts tied to Musk’s various ventures.
What began as a seemingly unshakable partnership built on shared interests and mutual praise has now devolved into a public feud watched closely not just in the U.S., but also across the Atlantic where some politicians are quietly enjoying the spectacle.