The fallout between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump is an evolving situation marked by a public blowup on Thursday, but their relationship ties back to Trump’s first term and even earlier.

A November 2016 CNBC interview with the Tesla CEO, who’s now the richest man in the world, took a critical tone of the now president just days before he was elected president in an upset that signified the strength of the populist movement. 

«Honestly, I think Hillary’s economic policies and her environmental policies particularly are the right ones, you know, but yeah. Also, I don’t think this is the finest moment in our democracy at all,» Musk said.

«Well, I feel a bit stronger that probably he’s not the right guy. He just doesn’t seem to have the sort of character that reflects well on the United States,» he later added in the interview.  

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During Trump’s first term, Musk was part of some of his economic advisory councils, which often includes CEOs, but ultimately left his post because he disagreed with the president’s move to exit the Paris Climate Accords.

«Am departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world,» Musk posted at the time.

The two continued to have an on-and-off relationship, but there were some positive signs in May 2020.

«Elon Musk, congratulations.  Congratulations, Elon. Thanks, Elon. For Elon and 8,000 SpaceX employees, today is the fulfillment of a dream almost two decades in the making,» Trump said at the Kennedy Space Center in May 2020.

And at the SpaceX Demo-2 launch, Trump said he and Musk communicate regularly.

«Well, I won’t get into it.  But, yeah — but I speak to him all the time.  Great guy.  He’s one of our great brains.  We like great brains.  And Elon has done a fantastic job,» he said.

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President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Fast forward to 2022, when Musk purchased Twitter and renamed it X, and brought back Trump’s account that November, after it was suspended after the events of Jan. 6, 2021. In 2022, Musk also announced that he would vote Republican, but indicated he would back Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis if he opted to seek the nomination.

DeSantis launched his campaign on X in a «space,» a virtual public event forum, with Musk, who also reportedly significantly financially backed the Florida governor, according to The Wall Street Journal.

However, a major turning point was in July 2024, after the assassination attempt of Trump at a rally in Butler, Penn.

«I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,» Musk posted.

Musk then campaigned for the president, including a famous moment when he was jumping on stage at his comeback rally in Butler.

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BUTLER, PA – OCT. 5: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks with former president Donald Trump during a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.  ((Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images))

«I want to say what an honor it is to be here and, you know, the true test of someone’s character is how they behave under fire, right?» Musk said at the rally. «And we had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist pumping after getting shot.»

«This is no ordinary election,» the tech CEO continued. «The other side wants to take away your freedom of speech.»

«Just be a pest to everyone,» he added. «You know, people on the street everywhere: Vote, vote, vote!»

The tech billionaire spent roughly $300 million through America PAC to boost swing state voter efforts, including Pennsylvania. 

By the time the presidential election rolled around, Trump and Musk appeared to be close friends as the Tesla CEO was with Trump in Mar-a-Lago on election night. Over the next few days, Musk remained in Florida and was reportedly advising Trump on appointments and policy as the transition to a new administration kicked off. 

A week later, shortly before Musk and the new president appeared at a SpaceX launch together in Texas, Trump announced that Musk and tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy would be heading up the Department of Government Efficiency in an effort to rid the government of waste, fraud, and abuse. 

Trump described the pair as «two wonderful Americans’ and although Ramaswamy left that post in January and is now running for governor in Ohio, Musk stayed on and quickly became the face of an agency that made him the main target of attacks from Democrats pushing back on spending cuts that they argued were too drastic.

Protests erupted nationwide against Musk and DOGE including violent outbursts at his Tesla dealerships that tanked the company’s stock and were labeled as acts of «domestic terrorism» by the Justice Department. 

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President Donald Trump bought a Tesla from Musk at the White House as a show of support earlier this year when the EV-maker faced consumer backlash over Musk’s political activism.  (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

During the first few months of the year, Musk and Trump were spotted together at several viral events including a UFC fight, an Oval Office meeting where Musk’s son «Little X» stole the show, and a cabinet meeting in late February where Musk was the main focus. 

In March, Trump hosted Elon at a Tesla showcase in front of the White House amid a dip in Tesla stock where the president told reporters he was purchasing a Tesla while touting the company.

As Musk’s time at DOGE began to wind down, his employee classification allowed him to serve for 130 days, the newly formed agency had become the poster child of anti-Trump sentiment from Democrats who consistently attacked the $175 billion in spending cuts that DOGE estimated it delivered.

Signs of fracture in the relationship began showing in late May when Musk took a public shot at Trump’s «big beautiful bill» as it made its way through Congress. 

«I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing,» Musk said.

Two days later, Musk announced his official departure from DOGE.

«As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,» Musk said, adding that the effects of DOGE «will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.»

 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket  (Brandon Bell)

DOGE, which fell short of Musk’s initial goal of slashing $1 trillion in spending which Musk said he still remains optimistic will happen in the future, will continue its work without Musk, who said, «I look forward to continuing to be a friend and adviser to the president.»

That optimistic tone shifted drastically on June 3 when Musk took to X, the platform he owns, and blasted the budget reconciliation bill calling it «a disgusting abomination» and criticizing the Republicans who voted for it. 

«KILL THE BILL,» Musk said the next day.

A day after that, on Thursday, the feud hit a fever pitch.

While speaking with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said that he was «very disappointed» by Musk’s vocal criticisms of the bill. The president claimed that Musk knew what was in the bill and «had no problem» with it until the EV incentives had to be cut.

On X, Musk called that assessment «false.»

Trump turned to social media to criticize Musk, who he appointed to find ways to cut $2 trillion after forming the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

«Elon was ‘wearing thin,’ I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!» Trump said in one post.

In another post, Trump said, «I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It’s a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given.»

«If this Bill doesn’t pass, there will be a 68% tax increase, and things far worse than that. I didn’t create this mess, I’m just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!»

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Elon Musk speaks on stage as he joins former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pa. on Oct. 5, 2024. (JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

At one point, Musk referenced late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein in relation to Trump as part of the larger tirade in a comment that several Republicans told Fox News Digital went «too far.»

Other posts from Musk included a claim that Trump would not have won the election without his help while accusing Trump of «ingratitude.» In another post, Musk suggested that Trump should be impeached and replaced by Vice President Vance. 

It is unclear if a resolution to the feud is coming in the next few days. Fox News Digital reported on Friday morning that Musk wants to speak to Trump and that White House aides could possibly broker a meeting.

Trump told Fox News on Friday that he isn’t interested in talking to Musk, adding that «Elon’s totally lost it.»

Trump also said to Fox News’ Bret Baier that he isn’t worried about Musk’s suggestion to form a new political party, citing favorable polls and strong support from Republicans on Capitol Hill.

En 2025, el Día del Padre en Argentina vuelve a ser una oportunidad especial para honrar y celebrar a los pilares paternos de las familias. Marcado por calendarios que se sincronizan cada junio, la fecha ofrece un momento para reflexionar sobre la influencia y el papel crucial que desempeñan los padres en la sociedad.

Este año, la celebración coincide con un fin de semana largo que amplía las posibilidades de reuniones familiares extendidas, brindando una ocasión ideal para reafirmar los lazos afectivos y compartir el significado profundo de este día con seres queridos.

El Día del Padre se celebra en Argentina durante el mes de junio, específicamente el tercer domingo de este mes. Este año, la conmemoración caerá el 15 de junio, marcándose así en el calendario como una fecha significativa para honrar a quienes cumplen el rol de padres en la sociedad.

Este año, el Día del Padre coincidirá con un fin de semana largo debido a la conmemoración del Paso a la Inmortalidad de Martín Miguel de Güemes, que se celebra el 17 de junio.

Güemes, una figura esencial en la historia de Argentina, es recordado por su papel crucial en la defensa del noroeste argentino durante la Guerra de Independencia. Su legado como líder militar y su habilidad para organizar resistencia contra las fuerzas realistas lo han convertido en un símbolo de la lucha por la libertad.

El Día del Padre, tal como se celebra actualmente en muchos países, tuvo su génesis en Estados Unidos a principios del siglo XX. La idea de crear un día especial para los padres surgió en 1909, en la ciudad de Spokane, Washington.

Sonora Smart Dodd es ampliamente reconocida como la impulsora principal de esta celebración. Inspirada por el ejemplo de su propio padre, William Smart, un veterano de la Guerra Civil que crio solo a sus seis hijos tras el fallecimiento de su esposa, Dodd buscó establecer un día que honrase el esfuerzo y compromiso de figuras paternas. Inicialmente, propuso el 6 de junio, fecha del cumpleaños de su padre. Sin embargo, a petición de los pastores locales, la celebración se trasladó al tercer domingo de junio para permitir una mejor organización de los eventos conmemorativos.

Durante más de cinco décadas, el Día del Padre fue celebrado de manera informal hasta que, en 1966, el presidente Lyndon B. Johnson lo reconoció oficialmente como una fiesta nacional. Posteriormente, en 1972, su sucesor, Richard Nixon, firmó una proclamación que formalizó definitivamente el Día del Padre, estableciéndolo el tercer domingo de junio como una celebración a nivel nacional.

La celebración del Día del Padre el tercer domingo de junio no es exclusiva de Argentina y Estados Unidos, sino que ha sido adoptada por numerosos países alrededor del mundo. En América Latina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, México, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Puerto Rico y Venezuela comparten esta fecha.

Mientras que en Europa, países como Albania, Francia, Grecia, Hungría, Irlanda, República Checa, Países Bajos y Reino Unido también se suman a esta celebración el tercer domingo de junio. Sin embargo, otros países han optado por tener fechas específicas que responden a idiosincrasias culturales o religiosas. Por ejemplo, en España, Bolivia, Croacia, Honduras, Italia, Portugal y Suiza, el Día del Padre se celebra el 19 de marzo.

La elección del 19 de marzo en estos países está intrínsecamente ligada a la religión católica, dado que ese día se celebra el Día de San José, conocido como el padre de Jesús de Nazaret. Esta dimensión religiosa otorga al Día del Padre no solo una connotación familiar, sino también espiritual en dichos países, reforzando los lazos entre tradición religiosa y festividad familiar.

En la era digital, las redes sociales y las plataformas de mensajería instantánea han transformado la forma en que las personas celebran eventos especiales, como el Día del Padre. Enviar frases emotivas a través de aplicaciones como WhatsApp se ha convertido en una tradición moderna.

• “Gracias por ser mi guía y ejemplo
• ¡Feliz Día del Padre!“
• ”Un padre como vos no se encuentra todos los días; sos único y te aprecio enormemente»
• ¡Feliz Día del Padre! Gracias por todo lo que hacés por nosotros.
• Sos el mejor papá del mundo. ¡Feliz día!
• Gracias por ser mi guía y mi apoyo. Feliz Día del Padre.
• Hoy celebro al hombre que me enseñó todo. ¡Feliz día, papá!
• No podría haber pedido un mejor padre. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Gracias por siempre estar ahí. ¡Feliz día, papá!
• Un día no es suficiente para agradecer todo lo que hacés. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Sos mi héroe y mi inspiración. ¡Feliz día, papá!
• Gracias por tu amor incondicional. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Gracias por tus enseñanzas y ejemplo. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Sos una fuente infinita de amor y sabiduría. ¡Feliz día, papá!
• Gracias por ser mi roca. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• La vida es mejor con un padre como vos. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Gracias por todas las risas y los buenos momentos. ¡Feliz día, papá!
• Hoy es el día para honrar tu amor y dedicación. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Sos el pilar de nuestra familia. ¡Feliz día, papá!
• Sos un ejemplo de amor y sacrificio. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Hoy te celebro a vos, el mejor padre. ¡Feliz Día del Padre!
• Gracias por ser mi guía en la vida. ¡Feliz día, papá!

Some of the White House’s conservative House allies say they’re interpreting the upcoming vote on President Donald Trump’s $9.4 billion spending cut proposal as a «test» of what Congress can achieve in terms of rolling back federal funding.

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said he would not speak for members of the Trump administration but added, «I do think it is a test.»

«And I think this is going to demonstrate whether Congress has the fortitude to do what they always say they’ll do,» Roy said. «Cut the minimal amount of spending – $9 billion, NPR, PBS, things you complain about for a long time, or are they going to go back into their parochial politics?»

House GOP leaders unveiled legislation seeking to codify Trump’s spending cut request, known as a rescissions package, on Friday. It’s expected to get a House-wide vote sometime next week.

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«The rescissions request sent to Congress by the Trump Administration takes the federal government in a new direction where we actually cut waste, fraud, and abuse and hold agencies accountable to the American people,» House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said in a statement introducing the bill.

The legislation would claw back funding that Congress already appropriated to PBS, NPR, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – cuts outlined by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) earlier this year.

And while several Republican leaders and officials have already said they expect to see more rescissions requests down the line, some people who spoke with Fox News Digital believe the White House is watching how Congress handles this first package before deciding on next steps.

«You’re dead right,» Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital when asked if the rescissions package was a test. «I think that it’s a test case – if we can’t get that…then we’re not serious about cutting the budget.»

A rescissions package only needs simple majorities in the House and Senate to pass. But Republicans in both chambers have perilously slim majorities that afford them few defections.

Republicans are also racing the clock – a rescissions package has 45 days to be considered otherwise it is considered rejected and the funding reinstated.

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Rep. Chip Roy said the spending cuts package will «demonstrate whether Congress has the fortitude to do what they always say they’ll do.» (Anna Moneymaker)

Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, did not directly say whether he viewed the spending cuts as a test but dismissed any potential concerns.

«This is very low-hanging fruit, and I don’t anticipate any problems,» Gooden told Fox News Digital.

«I’ve heard a few comments in the media, but I don’t think they’re serious comments. If someone on the Republican side can make a case for PBS, but they won’t take a tough vote against illegal immigration, then we’ve got a lot of problems.»

Paul Winfree, president and CEO of the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), told Fox News Digital last week, «This first rescissions package from President Trump is a test as to whether Congress has the ability to deliver on his mandate by canceling wasteful spending through a filibuster-proof process.»

«If they can’t then it’s a signal for the president to turn up the dial with other tools at his disposal,» Winfree, who served as Director of Budget Policy in the first Trump administration, said.

Both Roy and Norman suggested a process known as «pocket rescissions» could be at least one backup plan – and one that Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought has floated himself.

«Pocket rescissions» essentially would mean the White House introduces its spending cut proposal less than 45 days before the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. In theory, it would run out the clock on those funds and allow them to expire whether Congress acted or not.

Vought told reporters after meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Monday that he wanted to «see if it passes» but was «open» to further rescissions packages.

«We want to send up general rescissions bills, to use the process if it’s appropriate, to get them through the House and the Senate,» Vought said. «We also have pocket rescissions, which you’ve begun to hear me talk a lot about, to be able to use the end of the fiscal year to send up a similar rescissions, and have the funds expire. So there’s a lot of things that we’re looking at.»

Still, some moderate Republicans may chafe at the conservative spending cuts.

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Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., refused to comment on whether he’d support the legislation before seeing the details but alluded to some concerns.

«Certainly I’m giving you a non-answer right now until I read the details,» Bacon said.

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«It does bother me because I have a great rapport with Nebraska Public Radio and TV. I think they’ve been great to work with, and so that would be one I hope they don’t put in.»

He also raised concerns about some specific USAID programs, including critical investments to fight Ebola and HIV in Africa.

The legislation is expected to come before the House Rules Committee, the final gatekeeper before most legislation sees a House-wide vote, on Tuesday afternoon.

It’s separate from Trump’s «one big, beautiful bill,» a broad piece of legislation advancing the president’s tax, energy, and immigration agenda through the budget reconciliation process.