Musk Calls for Trump Impeachment Amid Feud Over Tax Bill

On June 5, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and former head of the "Government Efficiency Department," publicly stated that U.S. President Donald Trump should be impeached. This statement came after a public feud between the two, which began earlier that day. Musk's comments were made on the social media platform "X," where he responded affirmatively to a post supporting Trump's impeachment.

Musk also claimed that without his support, Trump would not have won the presidential election. This assertion was part of a broader exchange between the two, where Trump expressed disappointment in Musk's stance on a recent tax and spending bill. Trump accused Musk of changing his position on the bill after learning that it included provisions to repeal electric vehicle tax incentives.

Trump, in response to Musk's criticism, stated that he was disappointed in Musk's sudden opposition to the bill, which he believed Musk had previously supported. Trump also hinted at the possibility of terminating government contracts with Musk's companies, citing the potential savings of tens of billions of dollars. Musk, in turn, accused Trump of being involved in the Epstein sex crime case, suggesting that this was the reason why the government had not released the case files.

Musk further escalated the conflict by announcing that SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft would immediately begin to disengage from government missions. He also warned that Trump's tariffs could lead to an economic recession in the second half of the year. The feud between Musk and Trump highlights the growing tensions between the two, who were once seen as allies. The dispute centers around the tax and spending bill, with Musk arguing that it is unfair to reduce electric vehicle incentives while maintaining subsidies for oil and gas.

Musk's public statements have added fuel to the fire, with both sides trading barbs on social media. The conflict has also raised questions about the future of government contracts with Musk's companies and the potential impact on the U.S. economy. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this public feud will affect the relationship between Musk and Trump, as well as the broader political landscape.