Elon Musk calls for President Trump’s impeachment over alleged ties to the Epstein files and announces SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft decommissioning after threats to government contracts. Musk warns Trump’s tariffs will trigger a recession, escalating a feud that’s sending shockwaves through politics, space policy, and the financial markets.
The rift between two of America’s most influential figures — former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk — has erupted into a bitter public feud with potential ramifications far beyond politics. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has publicly demanded the impeachment of US President Donald Trump, citing explosive allegations linked to the Epstein files and claiming Trump’s economic policies, particularly new trade tariffs, are steering the country toward a recession in the latter half of the year.
The once cordial relationship between the billionaire entrepreneur and the President has devolved into a fiery and very public battle. What began as policy disagreements and personal grievances has now escalated into the potential dismantling of key government projects and accusations that could shake the political establishment.
Musk’s bombshell came via a post on his X platform, where he accused Trump of being named in the sealed Jeffrey Epstein files — a controversial and highly sensitive set of documents that have long been the subject of speculation. “Time to drop the really big bomb: Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Musk wrote.
This shocking claim follows a series of public spats, culminating in Musk announcing the decommissioning of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft — a vital part of NASA’s operations. “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” Musk said.
The Dragon spacecraft has played a crucial role in recent space missions, including the return of two NASA astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months. As the only currently operational spacecraft capable of bringing significant cargo back to Earth, its withdrawal could jeopardize American space operations.
Trump’s comments, shared on his social media platform Truth Social, seemed to trigger the move. “The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!” he posted.
According to CNN, the breakdown in relations started with disagreements over Trump’s controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping legislative package that Musk claims unfairly favors oil and gas while eliminating tax incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). Musk has accused the President of crafting and passing the bill without transparency. “This bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!” Musk wrote in another post.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed Musk’s accusations, attributing his outburst to dissatisfaction with the bill. “This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted. The President is focused on passing this historic piece of legislation and making our country great again,” she stated.
The feud took another turn when Musk warned that Trump’s aggressive new trade tariffs — a centerpiece of his economic strategy — would push the U.S. into a recession. “The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year,” Musk warned, adding, “If America goes broke, nothing else matters.”
Financial markets reacted swiftly. Tesla stock plummeted over 14% on Thursday, wiping out nearly $150 billion in market value — a clear signal of the volatility created by the public clash between the tech mogul and the President.
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Trump, in turn, accused Musk of “ingratitude,” claiming he helped secure Musk’s political standing and business deals. He even alluded to Musk’s $250 million donation to his election campaign. “I was very disappointed with Elon,” Trump told reporters in a press conference, further suggesting that Musk’s criticism was personal rather than principled.
“Oh and some food for thought as they ponder this question: Trump has 3.5 years left as President, but I will be around for 40+ years,” Musk posted defiantly.
As the Musk-Trump relationship collapses under the weight of political egos, personal attacks, and high-stakes allegations, the implications for America’s technological future and political stability remain uncertain. The feud has exposed deep fractures not only between the two men but also in the intersection of government policy, private enterprise, and public accountability.
With impeachment demands, massive economic stakes, and ties to the shadowy Epstein files, this conflict could mark one of the most dramatic showdowns in recent American political history.
