Feud Between Trump and Musk Causes Truth Social Crash and Sparks Political Firestorm

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Politics
08/06/2025 00h28

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In recent days, tensions have skyrocketed as the public and politicians witnessed a growing feud between President Donald Trump and his former billionaire ally, Elon Musk. This dispute caused a significant disruption when Trump's Truth Social network crashed amid a heated exchange of words on June 6, displaying an error message indicating "no truths" were available on the platform.

The conflict began earlier in the week when Musk, who left his role at the Department of Government Efficiency to concentrate on Tesla, criticized Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Musk condemned the GOP-backed tax cuts and spending bill, expressing concerns that it could increase the federal deficit by approximately $3 trillion over the next decade. He went on to label the legislative proposal as a "disgusting abomination."

Reacting to Musk's criticism, President Trump expressed his "very disappointed" sentiments towards his former ally and top donor, highlighting the support he had previously provided to Musk. "I have helped Elon a lot," Trump noted, visibly aggrieved by the public dissent.

The tensions quickly escalated as both figures took to social media, trading barbs and accusations. Trump hinted at potential repercussions for Musk's businesses, while Musk controversially suggested, in a since-deleted post, that Trump was implicated in the controversial Epstein files.

Continuing his public assault on Saturday, Trump warned Musk of "serious consequences" should the tech mogul decide to fund Democratic candidates against Republicans supporting the spending bill. He firmly stated that there was no chance of mending relations with Musk following the fallout.

Elon Musk, a major supporter and significant financial donor during Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, had contributed a substantial $300 million to Trump's efforts. Musk claimed his backing was pivotal for Trump’s election victory, suggesting Trump’s success would have been unlikely without his financial support.

The public altercation brought an unprecedented influx of users to Trump's Truth Social platform, which subsequently crashed under the heavy traffic. DownDetector, a service monitoring website outages, reported a significant spike in user activity on the platform.

Amid the crash, users encountered a stark message: "No Truths. When this user composes a Truth, or ReTruths, you will see it here." The ironic revelation prompted a wave of sardonic comments from social media, where users quipped about the unexpected "truth" regarding Trump's platform.

One user remarked, "Truth Social crashed, leaving this actual truth behind," while another commented on the unintended honesty of the situation, saying, "Finally, something honest about Trump." The incident underscored the intensity of the ongoing feud and its broader implications for the political landscape.

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