1Trump vs. Musk: Power Clash Erupts!

Just months ago, Trump praised Musk as a “hero” of the GOP effort.

The Fallout Begins

Trump now threatens "very serious consequences" if Musk backs opposition.

Subsidies at risk. NASA disputes. SpaceX in the crosshairs.

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1Trump vs. Musk: Power Clash Erupts!

1Trump vs. Musk: Power Clash Erupts!

Very serious consequences" promised if Musk funds GOP challengers

Very serious consequences" promised if Musk funds GOP challengers

Just months ago, Trump praised Musk as a “hero” of the GOP effort.

Just months ago, Trump praised Musk as a “hero” of the GOP effort.

$300M in support, adviser role, shared victories…

$300M in support, adviser role, shared victories…

The Fallout Begins

The Fallout Begins

But Musk turned — slamming Trump’s legislative plan as a “disgusting abomination.”

But Musk turned — slamming Trump’s legislative plan as a “disgusting abomination.”

Trump now threatens "very serious consequences" if Musk backs opposition.

Trump now threatens "very serious consequences" if Musk backs opposition.

Subsidies at risk. NASA disputes. SpaceX in the crosshairs.

Subsidies at risk. NASA disputes. SpaceX in the crosshairs.

It’s tech vs. politics now.

It’s tech vs. politics now.

TitWill Musk pull the plug on SpaceX launches? Will Trump revoke federal funding?

TitWill Musk pull the plug on SpaceX launches? Will Trump revoke federal funding?