The End of the Trump–Musk Bromance and the Whisper of the Epstein Files

By: Sahr Ahmed There was a time not long ago when Donald Trump and Elon Musk—two of the world’s loudest and most watched figures—seemed to be on the same wavelength. It wasn’t exactly a friendship, but their alliance had a certain flair. Musk, who had once been sharply critical of Trump, took a surprising turn: he publicly supported Trump’s re-election bid, even put serious money behind it, and unofficially led a “Department of Government Efficiency.” Trump, in turn, praised Musk’s intellect and outsider mindset. For a moment, it looked like the ultimate disruptor duo. Now, that alliance appears to be completely shattered. From Big Beautiful Bills to Big Public Blows: Things took a turn when Congress rolled out a massive spending bill. Trump, proud of what he called a big, beautiful bill, was ready to celebrate a legislative win. Musk? Not so much. He blasted the bill online, calling it a “disgusting abomination” filled with waste and “pork.” He urged his followers to pressure l...