Elon Musk's outrageous attack on Donald Trump's big, beautiful bill: Is this the end of their alliance?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's fallout with US president Donald Trump has become more intense as Musk is voicing concerns and criticisms regarding Trump and the Republican-backed "big, beautiful bill", as per a report.

Musk vs.Trump: Tensions Boil Over

The former leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) wrote on social media platform X on Tuesday, saying, "I'm sorry, but I just can't stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination," adding, "Shame on those" in the House who voted for it, reported Yahoo Finance.

Musk even went on ranting on early Wednesday morning as he wrote on an X post, "If the massive deficit spending continues, there will only be money for interest payments and nothing else!", as quoted in the report.

Benefits of Being a Trump Ally

While, Musk's closeness to the Trump administration was considered to be beneficial for Tesla due to its range of business with SpaceX and NASA and the regulatory levers NHTSA could pull with getting autonomous driving rules in place for Tesla's robotaxi testing, according to Yahoo Finance.

Tesla Public Backlash

However, his involvement in politics has led to a backlash against him and Tesla. The EV maker's demand fell in the EU, protests increased at US Tesla showrooms, and some Tesla owners became alienated by Musk because of his right-leaning tendencies, DOGE, and strong support of Trump, as per the report.

Tesla Sales Slide in Key Markets

According to Yahoo Finance, Tesla's sales declined in the UK and Europe, where sales in most regions, like France, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, and Spain, fell sharply in May. While the EV giant's sales rose only in Norway and Austria in May, as per the report.

FAQs

Is Musk’s political activism affecting Tesla?
Yes. Some customers feel alienated by Musk’s right-wing views and public support of Trump, leading to backlash and even protests, as per reports.

Any countries where Tesla sales went up?
Yes, sales rose in Norway and Austria, even as most of Europe saw a decline.