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Elon vs. Trump: The Inevitable Mudfight of the Giants

Elon Musk lässt die Epstein-Bombe platzen
Elon Musk lässt die Epstein-Bombe platzen ©AP – Do.
Elon Musk drops the Epstein bomb: Musk and Trump are engaged in a bitter mudslinging match that not only shakes the digital world but also redraws political and personal lines completely.

Once upon a time, Elon Musk and Donald Trump fought together for "America First." But that era seems to be abruptly over. The once strong connection has imploded, and the two heavyweights are engaged in a digital and media feud that packs a punch. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster, as heavy artillery is being fired here.

The Trigger of the Mega Dispute

The bone of contention that broke the camel's back was Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," a tax and spending law that includes massive cuts to subsidies for electric cars. For Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and ardent advocate of electromobility, this was a slap in the face. Trump immediately countered, saying Musk was driven by business interests. A clear case of conflict of interest? Hardly.

Musk Fires the First Broadside

Elon Musk's reaction was not long in coming. On his platform X, which he recently acquired, he sent an unmistakable message to the former president. "Without me, Trump would have lost the election! So much ingratitude," railed the richest man in the world. A bold claim that underscores the Tesla CEO's confidence. But that was just the beginning.

Trump Strikes Back – With Full Force

Donald Trump, known for his direct manner, did not take this lying down. He responded in a TV appearance, visibly disappointed: "I am very disappointed. Elon knew every detail of the law!" The accusation: Musk had deliberately ignored the law or his criticism was unfounded. The atmosphere was already explosive, but then Musk added fuel to the fire.

The Epstein Bomb Explodes

The Tesla CEO seemed so angry that he had to drop the next bomb on X shortly thereafter. He claimed that Trump's name was found in the documents of the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "That's the real reason why they weren't released," Musk added. A sensational accusation that took the mudslinging to a completely new level and caused incredulous head-shaking. Trump's reaction on Truth Social was not long in coming: Musk had "gone completely crazy."

Two Egos, One Spotlight – This Could Not End Well

Experts have long predicted it: Two oversized egos like those of Donald Trump and Elon Musk cannot coexist in the same spotlight for long. The alliance was a marriage of convenience that has now definitively imploded. The question is how this rupture will affect the political landscape and the tech world. Musk sent one last message in Trump's direction: "Trump has three and a half more years as president. I, on the other hand, will be around for over 40 more years." He even suggested founding his own party. So the drama is far from over.

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