The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has taken a turn for the worse.  It is not just about the money.  There is a lot more to it.

    Musk has been vocal about his displeasure with several recent decisions made by the Trump administration.  This has led to a growing divide between the two powerful figures.

    One of the main points of contention is the proposed cut to the electric vehicle tax credit.  Musk initially supported ending the tax credit after the November election.  However, Tesla has since changed its stance and is now against removing the provision.  The company even took to social media to express its concerns, stating that abruptly ending the energy tax credits would threaten America's energy independence and the reliability of the grid.

    Musk has also been frustrated with the Trump administration's deals with his competitor, OpenAI.  He raised objections about a deal that did not include his AI start-up company, but it ultimately moved forward.  This has added to the tension between the two.

    Another source of frustration for Musk is the withdrawal of his ally, Jared Isaacman's, nomination as NASA administrator.  Musk was deeply disappointed by this move, according to sources.

    Trade policy has also been a point of disagreement between the two.  In April, Musk publicly criticized trade advisor Peter Navarro, calling him a "moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks" on X.  This is not the first time Musk has publicly criticized the Trump administration's policies.

    On Tuesday, Musk took to X to criticize the funding bill to advance Trump's legislative agenda.  He called it a "disgusting abomination" and continued to attack the bill in a series of posts.  He even went so far as to say that "Mammoth spending bills are bankrupting America! ENOUGH. "

    The White House has declined to comment on the matter.  A representative for Musk has not responded to requests for comment.

    The relationship between Trump and Musk has always been complex.  They have had their share of disagreements in the past.  However, the recent events have led to a widening rift between the two.  It remains to be seen how this will play out in the future.

Trump and Musk: A Clash of Titans

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