Trump-Musk Feud Erupts: Tesla Stock Plunges $150 Billion

Trump and Musk's Feud Shakes Markets: Tesla Stock Plummets After Public Spat The unexpected public feud between former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, with Tesla's stock price experiencing a dramatic 14% drop. The conflict, which began over Trump's budget bill, quickly escalated into a bitter exchange of online barbs. Trump took to social media, criticizing Musk, while Musk responded with cryptic messages hinting at damaging information. "Elon was 'wearing thin,'" Trump posted, referencing his decision to remove an electric vehicle mandate. Musk countered with a tweet stating that without his help, Trump would have lost the election, and further implied that Trump is involved in the Epstein files. The video includes interviews with Americans who reacted to the news with a mixture of amusement and concern. One interviewee commented, "It's kind of inevitable that something was going to be the breaking point that pushed them apart." Another stated, "It's funny, you know, first and foremost, there's a lot of stuff that they're saying back and forth and it's kind of like seeing middle school kids fight." The fallout has resulted in a $150 billion loss in Tesla's market value, underscoring the significant implications of this high-profile public dispute. The incident serves as a reminder of the power of social media and its potential impact on both personal reputations and global markets.