Musk Calls for Trump Impeachment Amid Heated Spending Bill Dispute
Washington, D.C. – June 6, 2025 – A significant political rift has emerged between billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, culminating in Musk's public call for Trump's impeachment. The dispute ignited over President Trump's sweeping "One Big Beautiful Bill," a comprehensive tax and spending package designed to reduce the federal deficit.
The public feud began when Elon Musk took to social media, criticizing the spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" that he argued would exacerbate the nation's $36.2 trillion debt. President Trump quickly retaliated, suggesting that terminating government subsidies and contracts for Musk's ventures could result in billions in savings, escalating the exchange into a full-blown war of words.
In a notable development, Musk endorsed a post on X (formerly Twitter) advocating for Trump's impeachment, even suggesting Vice President JD Vance as a potential successor. Musk further asserted that President Trump's 2024 election victory would not have been possible without his support.
President Trump expressed disappointment regarding the breakdown of their relationship, stating, "Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore." He accused Musk of ingratitude and claimed that Musk's opposition to the bill stemmed from the proposed removal of electric vehicle tax credits within the legislation.
Musk's response included a threat to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, currently the sole U.S. vessel capable of transporting astronauts to the International Space Station. He also made an unconfirmed allegation concerning President Trump's name appearing in sealed Jeffrey Epstein files.
The escalating public disagreement had an immediate impact on financial markets, with Tesla's shares experiencing a significant 14.3% drop, marking its largest single-day decline in history. Wall Street traders reacted nervously to the highly public discord between the two influential figures.
Politically, the rift poses a potential challenge to Republican unity as the next year's midterm elections approach. Musk's substantial social media following and his extensive fundraising connections within Silicon Valley could complicate President Trump's legislative and political agenda. Adding to the political speculation, Musk has also hinted at the possibility of forming a new political party aimed at representing the "80% in the middle."
This developing story highlights the unpredictable interplay between business, technology, and politics, with potential far-reaching implications for both the political landscape and public discourse.