Washington D.C. – The bitter feud between former allies Donald Trump Musk feud and Elon Musk has escalated again, with Trump publicly suggesting that the Department of Government Efficiency – known as DOGE – should investigate the vast government subsidies that Musk’s companies receive.
“Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!”

The threat comes as the Senate pushes through the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill” — a nearly 1,000-page budget plan that would add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, while slashing healthcare and food-support programs and ramping up military, border, and energy spending.
Musk Fires Back: “CUT IT ALL”
Elon Musk, who once ran DOGE under the Trump administration, quickly retaliated via X (formerly Twitter), stating: “I am literally saying CUT IT ALL. Now.”
Musk has grown increasingly critical of Trump’s budget strategy, accusing lawmakers of betraying voters who supported fiscal responsibility. “Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame,” he wrote on X.

Feud Sparked by EV Subsidy Cuts
The root of the fallout appears to stem from a clause in Trump’s budget bill that would strip incentives for electric vehicles — a move that directly affects Musk’s EV giant, Tesla.
Trump hinted at this motivation while speaking to reporters: “He’s upset that he’s losing his EV mandate… Doge is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon Trump Musk feud.”
Though Musk denies personal financial motivation, the proposed bill could threaten billions in federal subsidies for Tesla and SpaceX — companies that have historically benefited from government contracts and incentives.
Trump vs Musk: From Allies to Adversaries
Musk and Trump were once close collaborators, with Musk appointed head of DOGE to help trim wasteful spending. But their relationship soured as the tech billionaire broke ranks over the budget’s impact on national debt and key social programs Trump Musk feud.
Musk has since floated the idea of launching a third political party and vowed to fund campaigns against lawmakers who supported the bill Trump Musk feud.

“I’ll make sure they lose their primaries,” Musk said, referring to GOP members who backed the bill. “There’s no excuse for this level of hypocrisy.”
What Is DOGE?
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was founded as a watchdog agency aimed at cutting waste, reducing red tape, and scrutinizing federal spending. Musk initially led the department with a mandate to modernize federal operations and slash inefficiencies.
Trump’s mention of DOGE signals an intent to weaponize the agency against former allies and tighten financial scrutiny — especially of sectors benefiting from federal funds.
What Happens Next?
Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is inching closer to passage, with Vice President JD Vance on standby to cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the revised bill by Wednesday morning.
If passed, the legislation will be one of the most expansive — and controversial — budget bills in US history, likely shaping both Trump’s legacy and the next phase of the GOP’s internal war.
External References
- BBC: Trump threatens to set Doge on Musk
- Reuters: Trump’s Budget Bill Tests Republican Unity
- Tesla – Official Website
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