Trump vs Musk: How a Presidential Alliance Crumbled on Social Media in 2025
The Fall of a Digital Alliance
A dramatic public feud has erupted between U.S. President Donald Trump and former presidential advisor Elon Musk, playing out across X (formerly Twitter) and Truth Social, following Musk’s departure from the second Trump administration. The conflict began when Musk criticized Trump’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
From Bromance to Breakdown
What The Independent described as a “rapid and intense bromance between two of the world’s most powerful men” in 2024 has dramatically soured. In February 2025, Musk had publicly declared his love for Trump “as a straight man,” before their relationship deteriorated by June.
The conflict has highlighted the vast difference in their social media reach – while Trump’s Truth Social reportedly has 6.3 million active users, Musk’s X platform boasts an estimated 600 million.
Recent Developments
The situation reached a boiling point when Musk posted explosive accusations against Trump on X, though he has since appeared to delete some of these controversial posts. The White House has disputed these accusations, marking a significant escalation in the public spat between the two men.
The Impact and Aftermath
In a recent development, Musk has expressed regret about some of his posts regarding President Trump, acknowledging that “they went too far.” The dispute has had financial implications, affecting both Musk’s Tesla shares and Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates Truth Social.
The tension continues to escalate, with Trump recently stating at a rally in Michigan, “Maybe it’s time he went back to where he came from”, suggesting that this digital divide between these once-allied figures shows no signs of healing in the immediate future.
