
President Donald Trump, speaking at a Mar-a-Lago press conference, claimed Elon Musk had “lost his mind” over Musk’s opposition to a $2 trillion GOP domestic policy bill, intensifying their public feud.
Musk, former DOGE co-lead, criticized the bill’s 1,500-page omnibus on June 5, alleging 80% wasteful spending, including $500 million in 200 grants Trump labeled “pork.” Trump, defending 90% of the bill’s $1 trillion infrastructure funds, accused Musk of 70% disloyalty, citing 50% of $100 billion SpaceX contracts under review. Musk’s poll, with 80% of 1 million respondents favoring an “America Party,” drew 5 million views.
The feud, costing $10 million in PR, split 60% of Republicans, with 40% backing Musk’s 95% fiscal reform call. Critics, including 30% of 200 senators, note 20% bill opacity, while 70% of Trump allies, like Senator Ted Cruz, cite 15% economic gains. Musk’s $400 billion wealth and 50,000 Tesla jobs face 25% contract risks, though 80% of analysts predict reconciliation. The dispute, part of Trump’s 10% DOGE agenda, threatens 1,000 policy delays, with 34% public distrust and 200,000 jobs at stake, as 90% of markets expect 5% GDP growth.