Musk and Trump traded scathing missives on social media in early June. Trump has previously threatened to end government contracts with Musk's companies, saying during their June fallout that "the easiest way to save money" would be to "terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts."

President's patience wears thin as former ally criticizes "Big, Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump on Tuesday publicly blasted tech billionaire Elon Musk, suggesting the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could investigate Musk's companies.