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June 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Speaker Johnson tries to protect fate of megabill from Trump-Musk crossfire

Speaker Mike Johnson is working to keep the focus on the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" as all eyes remain on Trump and Musk amid their bitter public feud.
June 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference following a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol, June 4, 2025 in Washington.
June 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Trump and Musk fallout escalates amid budget battle 

ABC News’ Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott reports on Elon Musk and his criticism of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
June 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
VIDEO: Trump and Musk fallout escalates amid budget battle 
June 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Johnson on Musk: Didn't write bill ‘to please the richest man in the world’

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., on “This Week.”
June 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
VIDEO: Johnson on Musk: Didn't write bill ‘to please the richest man in the world’
June 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM

Concerns over Elon Musk’s access to government info

Jacob Braun, the former acting principal deputy national cyber director, joins ABC News Live to address concerns over Elon Musk’s access to sensitive U.S. government information.
June 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Concerns over Elon Musk’s access to government info
June 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Musk's posts insinuating Trump-Epstein connections appear deleted

Less than two days after Elon Musk slammed President Donald Trump over his spending bill, the billionaire appeared to remove several X posts critical of the president.
June 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk attends the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump will sworn in as the 47th US President in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
June 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Could Musk-Trump feud stoke GOP divisions ahead of midterms? ANALYSIS

Even by the standards of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's relationship, it's been an unusual week.
June 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (R) speak in the Oval Office before departing the White House in Washington on the way to Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, March 14, 2025
June 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Latest on feud between Trump and Musk

The Supreme Court has allowed the DOGE team, no longer run by Musk, access to Social Security records.
June 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
VIDEO: Latest on feud between Trump and Musk
June 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM

What the loss of Dragon spacecraft would mean for NASA

Space science experts told ABC News SpaceX has been essential to NASA’s missions and the breakdown of a relationship would leave a hole that would be hard to fill.
June 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Elon Musk attends a press conference with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, May 30, 2025.
June 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM

Trump says Elon Musk "has lost his mind" following explosive public feud

The president also told Jon Karl that Musk wants to talk to him, but he's “not particularly” interested right now.
June 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Trump says Elon Musk "has lost his mind" following explosive public feud
June 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM

Social media users react to Musk-Trump feud

Social media users around the world took out their popcorn, flocked to their devices and chimed in as the feud between the president and the billionaire played out.
June 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
In this photo illustration, social media posts by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are displayed on smartphones.
June 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Trump says he's ‘not ready’ to talk with Elon Musk

ABC News’ Jon Karl breaks down his conversation with the president on the escalating feud.
June 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
VIDEO: President Trump is ‘not ready’ to talk to Elon Musk, reporter says
June 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Speaker Johnson wants focus on bill amid Trump, Musk spat

Speaker Mike Johnson is working to keep the focus on the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on Friday as all eyes remain on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk amid their bitter public feud.
June 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson is working to keep the focus on the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on Friday as all eyes remain on President Donald Trump and Elon Musk amid their bitter public feud.
June 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM

What does the Trump-Musk feud mean for Tesla stock? Experts weigh in.

Tesla stock plunged as acrimony erupted, but shares have recovered some losses.
June 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they stand next to a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House, March 11, 2025 in Washington.
June 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Trump-Musk feud leaves some DOGE staffers worried about their futures: Sources

On the heels of the public war of words between President Trump and Elon Musk, sources say anxiety is mounting among the remaining staff at DOGE.
June 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Elon Musk attends a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 30, 2025 and President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, June 5, 2025.
June 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM

From key adviser to bitter feud: A timeline of Musk and Trump's relationship

Once a key member of President Donald Trump's inner circle, Elon Musk's relationship with the president has deteriorated into a bitter public feud.
June 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, Nov. 19, 2024.
June 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM

How the Trump-Musk feud is affecting Tesla’s stock, other business ventures

President Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday: "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts."
June 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
VIDEO: How the Trump-Musk feud is affecting Tesla’s stock, other business ventures
June 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM

What’s next in Elon Musk’s feud with President Trump

ABC News’ Karen Travers and John Santucci report on the deteriorating relationship between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, a former member of his inner circle.
June 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
VIDEO: What’s next in Elon Musk’s feud with President Trump
June 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM

Vance stands by Trump amid feud with Musk but silent on Musk's accusations

Vice President JD Vance is standing by President Donald Trump during his public feud with Elon Musk, but is notably not criticizing the Tesla billionaire directly.
June 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
President-elect Donald Trump, Trump's pick for the planned Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the NCAA college football game between Army and Navy in Landover, Md., Dec. 14, 2024.
June 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Trump speaks out on war of words with Musk

ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jon Karl breaks down the public falling out between billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.
June 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: World reacts to Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s public feud
June 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM

Musk agreed with calls for Trump's impeachment amid explosive feud

President Trump and Elon Musk's rift exploded into public view on Thursday over what started out as differences on the president's megabill.
June 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Elon Musk attends a press conference in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May, 30, 2025 and President Donald Trump during a press conference in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May 30, 2025.
June 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM

Elon Musk, Donald Trump feud takes over internet

A war of words between Elon Musk and President Trump has erupted into a full meltdown, and people online are taking notice.
June 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A war of words between Elon Musk and President Trump has erupted into a full meltdown, and people online are taking notice.
June 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM

Feud between Trump and Musk escalates

The war of words between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump continued to grow as Musk slammed Trump for "ingratitude" over the 2024 election and even claimed Trump was in the Epstein files.
June 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
VIDEO: Feud between Trump and Musk escalates
June 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Trump and Musk's public feud escalates into personal attack

Tensions have been mounting for days over the president’s megabill to fund his agenda, and by day’s end, it was all out war.
June 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
VIDEO: Trump and Musk's public feud escalates into personal attack
June 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Trump and Musk feud erupts on social media

President Donald Trump said he's "disappointed" in Elon Musk while he accused Trump of "ingratitude."
June 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
VIDEO: Trump and Musk feud erupts on social media
June 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Trump 'very disappointed' with Elon Musk amid spending bill criticism

President Donald Trump was asked on Thursday about Elon Musk's criticism of his tax and immigration bill.
June 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
VIDEO: Trump 'very disappointed' with Elon Musk amid spending bill criticism
June 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM

Elon Musk doubles down on criticism of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

One day after calling President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill an “abomination” on X, Musk urged his millions of followers to call members of Congress to "KILL the BILL."
June 5, 2025 at 12:43 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk doubles down on criticism of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
June 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM

'KILL the BILL': Musk continues to blast Trump's bill in social media posts

Multiple people who have spoken to Trump and Musk describe a widening rift.
June 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Elon Musk attends a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 30, 2025.
June 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM

Elon Musk: "KILL the BILL" that defines Trump's agenda

The Congressional Budget Office says the bill would add $2.4 trillion to the national debt and force 11 million Americans to lose health insurance over 10 years.
June 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
VIDEO: Elon Musk: "KILL the BILL" that defines Trump's agenda
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Elon Musk calls Trump spending bill an ‘abomination’

Less than one week after leaving the Trump administration, Musk said President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” “will massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit" in a post on X. 
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk calls Trump spending bill an ‘abomination’
June 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Elon Musk attacks Trump's funding bill: 'Disgusting abomination'

Days after attacking a megabill that advances President Donald Trump's agenda, Elon Musk slammed it again on Tuesday calling it a "disgusting abomination" in a post on X.
June 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, May 30, 2025 in Washington.
June 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Elon Musk calls Trump's signature bill a 'disgusting abomination'

Just days after leaving the administration, Musk blasted Pres. Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill Act" in a post on X. It comes as prices continue to rise amid Trump's tariff war.
June 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
VIDEO: Elon Musk calls Trump's signature bill a 'disgusting abomination'
June 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Musk slams Congress over spending bill, 'Shame on those who voted for it'

Elon Musk took to X on Tuesday to express his opposition to President Donald Trump's spending bill, claiming, "I just can't stand it anymore."
June 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
VIDEO: Musk slams Congress over spending bill, 'Shame on those who voted for it'
June 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Musk: I don't 'want to take responsibility for everything the administration's doing'

Elon Musk made the comments over the weekend during an interview with CBS News.
June 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
VIDEO: Musk: I don't 'want to take responsibility for everything the administration's doing'
May 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM

Trump to withdraw nomination of Musk associate to lead NASA, AP source says

President Donald Trump is withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Elon Musk, to lead NASA
May 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Elon Musk speaks during a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
May 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM

Elon Musk's Oval Office farewell as he steps away from DOGE

Musk said the DOGE work would continue while acknowledging his job was "an uphill battle."
May 31, 2025 at 1:52 AM
VIDEO: Elon Musk's Oval Office farewell as he steps away from DOGE
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Elon Musk expects DOGE 'over time' to reach $1 trillion in cuts

Elon Musk said he believes the Department of Government Efficiency will "only grow stronger over time" and will see a "trillion dollars" of savings from waste and fraud reduction.
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk expects DOGE 'over time' to reach $1 trillion in cuts
May 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Trump thanks Elon Musk for leading the Department of Government Efficiency

As President Donald Trump bids farewell to Elon Musk's work as a federal government employee, he said he believes Musk "is really not leaving."
May 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
VIDEO: Trump thanks Elon Musk for leading the Department of Government Efficiency
May 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Musk is leaving the White House, but will be unofficial adviser, official says

Elon Musk is set to depart the Trump administration and leave his role as a "special government employee," a White House official told ABC News.
May 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 30, 2025.
May 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM

Think your return to the office was rough? Musk faces some big challenges

Elon Musk is leaving Washington after a short but turbulent stint in government and getting back to his numerous businesses, each with their own set of issues for the billionaire to address
May 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM
FILE - Elon Musk, departs a lunch between President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
May 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration

Elon Musk is leaving the White House after serving as a special government employee in the Trump administration. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the impacts of his controversial D.C. side gig.
May 30, 2025 at 5:32 AM
VIDEO:  Elon Musk leaves Trump administration
May 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM

In addition to Musk, multiple DOGE officials leaving Trump administration: Sources

Multiple senior DOGE officials are in the process of leaving the Trump administration along with Elon Musk, sources tell ABC News.
May 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Elon Musk flashes his T-shirt that reads "DOGE" to the media as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, March 9, 2025.
May 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM

What will be the impact of Elon Musk leaving the Trump administration?

Elon Musk posted on X Wednesday night thanking President Donald Trump, saying his Department of Government Efficiency team will continue to work throughout the government.
May 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
VIDEO: What will be the impact of Elon Musk leaving the Trump administration?
May 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Musk ends role as special government employee

Elon Musk is stepping away from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency and publicly broke with President Donald Trump’s massive spending bill in his last few hours in the administration.
May 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
VIDEO: Musk ends role as special government employee
May 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM

Trump defends bill after Musk criticism claiming it will increase the deficit

The president defended his signature agenda, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," after Elon Musk said the spending bill would undercut the administration's efforts to shrink the federal government.
May 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Trump defends bill after Musk criticism claiming it will increase the deficit
May 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Elon Musk slams Trump’s spending bill

The massive budget bill includes billions of dollars to renew President Donald Trump’s border wall along with slashing SNAP food assistance and making changes to Medicaid.
May 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk slams Trump’s spending bill
May 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Judge allows DOGE to access sensitive Treasury payment systems

The ruling marks a win for the Trump administration and DOGE.
May 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The U.S. Treasury Department building is seen in front of the White House on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
May 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM

Tesla's monthly sales in Europe down by half, signaling backlash against Musk

Tesla sales across Europe plunged by half last month even as growth in the electric car market picked up pace
May 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
FILE - A Model X sports-utility vehicle sits outside a Tesla store in Littleton, Colo., June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
May 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block FOIA case against DOGE

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for an emergency injunction to block proceedings in a case involving a FOIA request seeking information from DOGE.
May 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Jan. 10, 2025.
May 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Musk says he will do 'a lot less' political spending in the future

Billionaire Elon Musk, the top donor in the 2024 election who helped boost President Donald Trump's path to victory, says he plans to scale back his political spending.
May 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Elon Musk speaks via video conference at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, May 20, 2025.
May 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Dems want investigation into whether Trump admin helping Musk make Starlink deals

Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into whether the Trump administration is clearing hurdles for Starlink, led by Elon Musk, to strike foreign deals.
May 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Tesla CEO Elon Musk sits with Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha, at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.