Trump-Musk feud holds mirror to America’s future

Jul 7, 2025 | 15:50 IST

The US president’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has triggered an ugly spat with his richest backer. And the resulting fallout with haunt Republicans in the long run

US President Donald Trump, the world’s most powerful man, and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, share several traits. Both are used to getting their own way. Both are narcissists. Both have large egos. It was preordained that their relationship would end in conflict.

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Trump-Musk feud holds mirror to America’s future

The US president’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has triggered an ugly spat with his richest backer. And the resulting fallout with haunt Republicans in the long run

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Trump-Musk feud holds mirror to America’s future

The US president’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has triggered an ugly spat with his richest backer. And the resulting fallout with haunt Republicans in the long run

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