Elon Musk has thrown fuel on his ongoing feud with President Trump by endorsing a call for the president’s impeachment and proposing Vice President JD Vance as a potential successor. The dramatic escalation came in response to a viral post suggesting Trump be removed from office a suggestion Musk affirmed with a simple but powerful “Yes.”
The relationship between the two high-profile figures unraveled publicly throughout the week. Trump, during an Oval Office meeting, expressed surprise and disappointment in Musk, accusing him of turning against the administration after failing to get what he wanted in the president’s signature legislative package.
Musk fired back with a series of posts criticizing Trump’s spending bill, labeling it wasteful and bloated. He went further, suggesting Trump would not have won reelection without his financial and public support. The billionaire also alluded to more explosive allegations, hinting at Trump’s mention in sealed documents related to past scandals warning that “the truth will come out.”
As the war of words deepened, Musk’s allies online began to rally behind him, echoing his concerns over spending, policy direction, and leadership. The calls for change at the highest level of government are now amplified by Musk’s massive influence and following.
Meanwhile, Trump remained defiant. In his own posts, he defended the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and dismissed Musk’s criticism as sour grapes. He claimed the legislation represents historic savings and transformative tax reform and warned of dire consequences if it fails to pass.
The White House issued a brief statement dismissing Musk’s attacks as a reaction to not getting certain provisions he favored. Officials insisted the president remains focused on advancing his policy agenda and delivering results for the American people.
As tensions flare, what began as a policy dispute has become a personal and political standoff between two of the most powerful men in America and the fallout is just beginning.