Donald Trump And Elon Musk: The Big, Beautiful Breakup | GFX

In 2016, Elon Musk backed Hillary Clinton’s policies and questioned Trump’s character. (Image: News18)

In 2017, Musk briefly joined Trump’s advisory councils. Left after Trump pulled out of the Paris Agreement. (Image: News18)

In 2020, Trump praised Musk at a SpaceX launch. (Image: News18)

In 2022, Musk said he will vote for Republicans but later suggested he didn’t support Trump launching another run for the White House. (Image: News18)

In 2023, Musk backed Trump’s rival, Ron DeSantis, in the GOP primaries. (Image: News18)

In 2024, Musk endorsed Trump after an assassination attempt. (Image: News18)

Later, Trump appointed Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash federal spending. (Image: News18)

On May 30, 2025, Musk exited DOGE after maxing out his special government employee term. (Image: News18)

Further, Musk slammed Trump’s spending bill as a “disgusting abomination.” Trump had praised it as a “big, beautiful bill.” (Image: News18)

Tesla lost $150 Billion after Trump-Musk public feud. (Image: news18)