"…The public dispute between the two "is sending shivers down the backs of Tesla investors.""

"…The simmering tension between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk boiled over into a full-blown public brawl Thursday."

"…The dispute between Trump and Musk escalated further Thursday, when the president was asked about the Tesla and SpaceX leader’s rejection of the bill."

"…A disagreement between Elon Musk and Donald Trump started at a simmer last week, began bubbling on Wednesday and is now in full-on boil."

"…As Trump cancels Musk’s billions in government contracts and Musk says 'Yes' to a post calling for the former Apprentice host to resign and VP JD Vance move into the Oval Office, the reaction to the Epstein remark exploded online."

"…The squabble comes a few days after Musk stepped down from leading DOGE, and after Musk repeatedly disparaged Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' a spending package that House Republicans passed in May."

"…The Trump-Musk rift has dented Tesla's stock anew after Musk slammed the GOP spending bill as 'a disgusting abomination' in a post on X last week."

"…If the Trump administration were to sever its relationship with SpaceX, it would effectively set the US space enterprise back a decade or more and give China's ascendant space program clear supremacy on the world stage."

"…Musk provided no evidence for his allegation but wrote: "Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.""

"…Seeing two former best buddies turn on each other is never easy, though in this case, it’s objectively hilarious."

"…Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker plunged more than 14% in a stunning wipeout as investors dumped holdings amid a bitter war of words between the president and the world’s richest man."

"…Shares in Tesla, which had already fallen 8% on Thursday as the tit-for-tat escalated on social media, declined as much as 12% following Trump’s post."

"…The back-and-forth only escalated as the day went on."

"…The feud exposes personal grudges, ego clashes, and policy tensions, especially over electric vehicle subsidies and a controversial bill."

"…The bill would cut some taxes and roll back Biden-era green tax breaks."

"…Thune reiterated that "failure is not an option" as he works to get GOP holdouts on the megabill advancing President Donald Trump's legislative agenda in line."

"…Trump suggested that Musk was upset about the removal of subsidies and mandates for electric vehicles, which could affect his Tesla business."

"…Trump expressed surprise at Musk's criticism of the Republican megabill, indicating a potential rift in their previously strong relationship."

"…The comments — and the flurry of online retorts from both men that quickly followed — mark the latest development in a remarkable break between the world’s richest man and the U.S. president who invited him into his administration."

"…An all-out feud erupted between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, ending their onetime alliance after Trump hit back at the mounting criticism the world's richest man has leveled against the president's signature tax and policy bill."

"…The breakup between the president of the United States and the world’s richest man is unfurling much like their relationship started — rapidly, intensely and very publicly."

"…A new analysis finds nearly 11 million Americans would lose insurance under Trump's tax bill."

"…The allure of featuring Musk as a key voice in the fight is at best a distraction—at worst, it’s a trap."

"…Elon Musk urges Americans to rebel against president’s policy, but White House says his ‘debt slavery’ claims are a hoax."

"…Though some express optimism about economic growth, others voice skepticism and opposition, leading to a generally neutral tone."

"…Flooding the media zone as he often does when under attack or politically damaged, Trump tossed rancid red meat at the MAGA base and nervous members of Congress with a travel ban on 12 countries and an order to 'partially restrict and limit the entry of nationals' from seven other nations in the service of stopping terrorism and 'other national security and public safety threats.'"

"…When you try to take away healthcare from more than 15 million Americans, that's a disgusting abomination."

"…Musk’s apostasy shows the inherent risks in Trump’s executive style."

"…But even if Elon loses, as everyone expects, he’ll end up more powerful than he was before."

"…Musk's prominence has been highly controversial with Americans, with only 38% of Economist/YouGov's May 30-June 2 poll respondents saying they would like Musk to have an influence in the administration going forward."

"…Musk's diatribe against the Trump-backed bill, which includes huge tax breaks and more investment in defence, comes after he spent months pushing for cuts to government spending."

"…Senate Republicans were gathered for their conference luncheon on Tuesday when Musk took to X to criticize the bill, prompting a handful of Senate Republicans to quickly voice their agreement."

"…Musk is now railing against the overall bill's costs."

"…Johnson warned that it would add trillions to the nation's debt."

"…Even if you have trouble mustering sympathy for legislators like Flood and Greene, who by their own account fell down on their jobs, this is no way to make law."

"…Trump's meeting with the committee is an opportunity for the president to attempt to sway those senators who have concerns about the bill."

"…The sweeping Republican bill to enact the core elements of President Trump's domestic policy agenda would add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade while forcing millions to lose health insurance coverage."

"…The tiff between Musk and Republicans continued as the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that the House bill would add roughly $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade."

"…The Congressional Budget Office has projected that the legislation would increase federal deficits by about $2.4 trillion over 10 years."

"…The drastic and erratic nature of Mr. Musk's decisions and actions as a government employee, coupled with the reports of his drug use, begs the question of whether Mr. Musk was under the influence of illicit substances while working in your White House."

"…Musk is fuming that the bill is “a disgusting abomination.”"

"…The CBO also estimates that 10.9 million more people would be without health insurance in 2034 as the result of the House-passed legislation, mostly due to cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act under the bill."

"…The Budget Office says Trump’s spending bill would add $2.4 trillion to the national debt."

"…The Congressional Budget Office estimates an increase of 10.9 million people without health insurance under President Donald Trump’s big bill."

"…The sweeping Republican bill for President Donald Trump's domestic agenda is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, according to a new estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office."

"…The analysis comes at a crucial moment in the legislative process as Trump is pushing Congress to have the final product on his desk to sign into law by the Fourth of July."

"…Musk has privately expressed frustration about a portion of the spending bill that would cut the electric vehicle tax credit, multiple people who have spoken with the billionaire said."

"…Musk, known for keeping his opinions to himself, posted on X that he "just can't stand it anymore," before criticizing the "massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill.""

"…Elon Musk has blasted President Trump's central spending bill on account of national debt—and he's not the only one concerned about the issue."

"…The rest of us will be left wondering, for the 10 billionth time, why people with this much damn money can’t just be happy and shut up."

"…Musk posted on X, "This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.""

"…Several senators have said they're worried about the massive price tag of the legislation, which would extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts and implement several new ones, including major campaign promises such as no tax on tips or overtime."

"…The request to Congress is unlikely to meaningfully change the troublesome increase in the U.S. national debt."

"…The elimination of CPB funding would be 'devastating' to local public TV stations, as 70% of the CPB funding goes to local stations."

"…Math is not a conspiracy against Trump."

"…The package would cancel $9.4 billion appropriated by Congress, aiming to make permanent some of the Department of Government Efficiency's spending cuts."

"…Congress has 45 days to act on the request."

"…Without PBS member stations, Americans will lose unique local programming and emergency services in times of crisis."

"…Markets tick up as Elon Musk blasts Trump tax bill as ‘disgusting’."

"…This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination."

"…The senators have been meeting for weeks behind closed doors, including as they returned to Washington late Monday, to revise the package ahead of what is expected to be a similarly narrow vote in the Senate."

"…Trump seems to be targeting this part of the GOP conference as well, speaking with Republican Sen. Josh Hawley by phone, a White House official confirmed."