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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – The escalating rift between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump reached a dramatic peak on Thursday, June 5, 2025, as Musk publicly called for Trump’s impeachment and expressed support for Vice President J.D. Vance to replace him – signaling a full-scale political showdown.
The uproar began on X (formerly Twitter) when right-wing commentator Ian Miles Cheong posted a provocative question: “President vs Elon. Who wins? My money’s on Elon. Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him.” – Musk responded with a single word: “Yes.”
Though brief, Musk’s reply has sent shockwaves through political and financial sectors, raising alarms about potential instability – especially in markets tied to Musk’s ventures in automotive, aerospace, and energy.
Tensions between Trump and Musk had been brewing for weeks. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been openly critical of Trump’s proposed tariff increases on imported goods, calling them economically reckless.
“The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year,” Musk warned on X. His sharp critique has fueled speculation about his growing alignment with J.D. Vance, a more measured voice on tech and trade within conservative circles.
In an explosive twist, Musk made an unverified claim that Trump is “in the Epstein files” – a reference to documents associated with Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender.
The allegation ignited a storm of online controversy and has not yet been officially addressed by the White House.
According to sources, Trump reacted with fury, threatening to revoke all federal contracts involving Musk’s companies – Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. Trump reportedly said: “I got him out of Washington. He’s CRAZY!”
In apparent retaliation, Musk has threatened to withdraw SpaceX’s support for NASA, including scheduled astronaut launches and cargo runs to the International Space Station (ISS). Though NASA has not commented, such a move could have serious consequences for the U.S. space programme.
Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon entered the fray, calling for Musk’s deportation due to his South African origins.“He’s not even one of us. Deport him,” Bannon reportedly declared on a podcast, accusing Musk of undermining American interests.
The Musk-Trump clash is a rare and high-stakes confrontation between two of the most powerful figures in American business and politics.
Analysts warn that the feud could shape the 2026-2027 election cycle, impact federal contracts and regulatory policy, and destabilize global markets, particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors.
With both men commanding immense followings and egos, the feud shows no signs of slowing down. As one analyst put it: “This is not just a political fight – it’s a collision of empires.”
