The Trump-Musk Breakup!

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00:00They were the ultimate power duo, Donald Trump, the brash 47th president of the United States,

00:06and Elon Musk, the world's richest man and tech titan.

00:10Their alliance shaped the 2024 election, shook Washington, and promised to reshape America.

00:16But like a rocket running out of fuel, their bromance has crashed spectacularly.

00:21This is the story of how they came together, how Musk fueled Trump's victory,

00:26and the explosive fallout that rocked the political world.

00:30Welcome to Lokman Times. In this video, we discuss the Trump-Musk breakup.

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00:42In 2016, when Trump fought his first presidential election, Elon Musk wasn't really fond of him.

00:49Musk publicly criticized Donald Trump, saying he did not reflect well on America.

00:53Trump never want to stay quiet, fired back.

00:56In 2022, Trump mocked Musk as a bullshit artist and ridiculed his Twitter takeover.

01:02It seemed their paths would never cross constructively.

01:06But in 2024, everything changed.

01:08Musk's acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion turned it into X, a so-called free speech heaven.

01:15Trump, banned since the January 6th riots, was reinstated, just in time for his 2024 comeback.

01:21Then, on July 13th, an assassination attempt on Trump at Pennsylvania Rally changed everything.

01:27Moments later, Musk posted a full-throated endorsement of Trump.

01:32Reports alleged he even pledged $45 million per month to a pro-Trump super PAC known as America PAC.

01:40Musk denied the numbers, but filings confirmed he spent over $270 million backing Trump and Republican allies.

01:48He wasn't just a donor, he became a campaign mascot.

01:52Rallying in Pennsylvania, he declared,

01:54I am not just MAGA, I am DARK MAGA.

01:57His giveaways of $1 million a day to petition signers in swing states generated massive buzz and lawsuits.

02:05Still, he was the star of Trump's campaign night, even celebrating the Republican Party sweep at Mar-a-Lago.

02:12Trump praised Musk as a great genius, comparing him to Thomas Edison.

02:16Musk dubbed himself Trump's first buddy.

02:19Trump made him co-leader of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, Dodge, alongside Vivek Ramaswamy.

02:26Musk had White House access, Air Force One privileges, and even brought his son, whose name I cannot pronounce, to cabinet meetings.

02:34Musk's financial and digital influence reshaped the 2024 campaign.

02:39X became a megaphone for MAGA messaging.

02:42Some insiders claimed its algorithm quietly favored conservative content.

02:47The $270 million Musk spent powered rallies, ads, and giveaways that kept Trump trending non-stop.

02:54In Pennsylvania and other swing states, Musk's giveaways drew lawsuits.

02:59The Philadelphia DA called it an illegal lottery, but a judge allowed it to continue.

03:04The result?

03:05Voter turnout surged in Trump's favor, tipping battlegrounds.

03:09By inauguration, Musk was at Trump's side, wearing a hat that read, Trump was right about everything.

03:15Dodge got to work slashing agencies.

03:18Tens of thousands of federal workers were fired.

03:20Trump even bought a red Tesla after protesters' vandalized showrooms.

03:25But under the surface, tensions simmered.

03:28The bromance exploded June 5, 2025.

03:31That was yesterday.

03:32The trigger?

03:33Trump's big, beautiful bill.

03:35A tax and spending package that Musk crashed as a $2.4 trillion abomination.

03:41Musk had left his doge post, furious over what he saw as betrayal of fiscal principles.

03:46Trump hit back, claiming Musk only cared about losing a $7,500 EV credit in the bill.

03:53He even mocked Musk's bruised face, joking about his son causing it.

03:58Musk wasn't amused.

03:59Musk posted that without him, Trump would have lost a direct jab at Trump's ego.

04:04He denied the credit was the issue, citing debt concerns.

04:07He predicted Trump's tariffs would spark a reception.

04:10Tesla stock dropped 14%, wiping out $150 billion.

04:15Trump threatened to cancel SpaceX and Starlink contracts.

04:18Musk called for impeachment.

04:20In retaliation, he made an explosive claim that Trump's name was in unreleased Epstein files.

04:26Though unproven, it rocked MAGA circles.

04:29The few turn ugly.

04:30Tesla lost $20 billion in value.

04:33Trump's media company dropped 8%.

04:36Republicans split.

04:37Some backing Musk on fiscal grounds, other doubling down on Trump's loyalty.

04:42The White House tried to play it down, calling it a policy disagreement.

04:46But instead, sources revealed Musk's clash with Trump staff, was upset about Jared Isaacman

04:52losing a NASA nomination and angry over a rejected Starlink aviation deal.

04:57As the chaos ensued, Democrats capitalized on it.

05:00They mocked the fight and painted the GOP as chaotic.

05:03Musk's influence, once seen as an asset, became a liability for the GOP.

05:08The breakup is more than a feud.

05:10It's a crisis for the GOP.

05:12Musk hinted at forming a new political party.

05:15Trump wants control, but also needs Musk's reach.

05:18Meanwhile, Musk's businesses, from SpaceX to Tesla, are exposed to regulatory risk.

05:24The war of word continues.

05:26Trump wants to slash Elon's subsidies.

05:28Musk threatens to unleash dirt.

05:30Tesla's profits have plunged 71%.

05:33Musk is losing Democratic buyers, while Republicans remain lukewarm.

05:38They once shared a dream to tear down Washington, disrupt politics, and leave their mark.

05:44Now they're adversaries in a battle of ego, economics, and influence.

05:47Will they ever reconcile?

05:49Or is this the end of America's strangest political alliance?

05:53Do let us know your views in the comments below and keep watching Lokman Times for more such stories.

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