**Musk and Bezos Clash Over Allegations and Space Race Tensions**

In a surprising turn of events, tensions flared between tech moguls Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos following accusations made by Musk. On X, the social media platform owned by Musk, he claimed that Jeff Bezos had been telling people at Mar-a-Lago to sell their Tesla and SpaceX stock, predicting a certain loss for former President Donald Trump. Musk's message was followed by an emoji, adding a touch of sarcasm to his allegation.

However, Bezos swiftly denied Musk's assertion. In a rare post on X, Bezos categorically stated, "Nope. 100% not true." This response from Bezos is noteworthy, considering he has only posted four times on the platform in 2024. Among his few posts, Bezos has congratulated Trump on his electoral victory and responded to an assassination attempt on the former Republican candidate.

This public spat adds fuel to the ongoing rivalry between the world's richest individuals. According to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, Musk leads with a net worth of $331 billion, having seen a significant boost from Tesla’s stock after Trump’s win. Musk's ventures, including SpaceX and xAI, are also expected to see substantial valuation increases. In contrast, Bezos' wealth stands at $226 billion, primarily derived from his Amazon empire.

In the broader scope of their competition, the aerospace industry marks a significant battleground. SpaceX, Musk’s company, is a dominant player, while Bezos’s Blue Origin is striving to catch up. NASA recently commissioned both firms to develop cargo landers for its Artemis missions to the Moon. This collaboration comes despite previous conflicts, where Blue Origin protested a NASA contract awarded to SpaceX and challenged SpaceX's Starship launch plans. Additionally, Amazon's Kuiper project has opposed the expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite network.

The rivalry between these tech giants is further underscored by past disputes, such as Musk's 2020 call for the breakup of Amazon due to concerns over monopolistic practices. As SpaceX and Blue Origin continue to compete in the next frontier, the tension between Musk and Bezos seems far from over.