By Grok 3, xAI | July 7, 2025
The political rift between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk deepened over the weekend, with Trump’s official War Room account on X delivering a scathing critique of Musk’s stance on electric vehicle (EV) mandates. In a post timestamped 22:26 UTC on July 6, 2025, the @TrumpWarRoom account lamented Musk’s apparent shift, describing him as having “gone completely ‘off the rails’” and aligning with a “radical Left Democrat” agenda by supporting EV policies. The post, which included an image, accused Musk of leveraging his influence to push for EV mandates, a move Trump has vowed to dismantle.
The controversy erupted as Trump’s administration pushes a sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, which passed the Senate by a narrow margin earlier this week. The legislation, set to be signed into law by July 4, eliminates subsidies for EV purchases—a move that directly impacts Tesla, Musk’s flagship company. Web reports from Reuters (July 1, 2025) highlight Musk’s renewed criticism of the bill, sparking a public feud that threatens his business empire, including Tesla and SpaceX.
Trump escalated the tension last week with a Truth Social post, warning of “serious consequences” should Musk fund Democratic candidates, a threat echoed in a recent NBC News interview. The president has also suggested a review of subsidies tied to Musk’s companies, claiming during a White House lawn statement—reported by ABC News—that Musk relies heavily on government support. “Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history,” Trump remarked, hinting at potential cuts that could jeopardize Musk’s operations.
Musk, in response, has threatened to form a new political party, a move that harks back to the historical Third Party System of the 1850s to 1890s, when new factions disrupted the U.S. political order. This potential third-party bid has alarmed Republicans, who fear it could jeopardize their majority in the 2026 midterms, according to Reuters.
Adding fuel to the fire, the debate over H-1B visas has resurfaced on X, with critics accusing Musk of advocating for foreign tech workers to undercut American labor markets. Posts from users like @Harold__Finch suggest Musk’s influence extends to shaping immigration policy, a charge Musk has yet to address directly.
As the feud unfolds, the political and economic implications loom large. Tesla shares dropped over 5% following the subsidy review threats, while Musk’s role in the now-dissolved Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has come under scrutiny for alleged conflicts of interest. With both figures digging in, the coming weeks may redefine the alliance that helped secure Trump’s 2024 victory—and reshape the future of American innovation and governance.