President Trump and Elon Musk are locked in a bitter feud over who deserves credit for the 2024 election victory. The clash exposes deep fractures in their once-powerful alliance. Musk claims he single-handedly saved Trump’s campaign, while the president insists Americans alone secured his win.
Musk poured $300 million into Trump’s campaign through a super PAC, focusing on Pennsylvania. His money funded ads and voter drives in swing states. He endorsed Trump immediately after the shocking assassination attempt, creating a surge of support.
Pennsylvania became ground zero for Musk’s efforts. His team blanketed the state with anti-Harris messaging. Voter turnout in rural counties spiked, delivering Trump’s narrow margin. Critics argue Musk’s cash bought influence, not votes.
Trump fired back, saying, “I’d have won Pennsylvania without him.” He credits his America First agenda for energizing working-class voters. The president claims Musk only cared about protecting electric vehicle subsidies, not patriotism.
Musk retaliated on X, writing, “Without me, Democrats would control Congress.” He accused Trump of ingratitude after “saving” the GOP from disaster. The billionaire now calls the president’s spending bill “a betrayal of conservatives.”
The rift exploded over Trump’s plan to slash EV mandates. Musk demanded special treatment for Tesla, threatening to withhold support. Trump refused, declaring, “America doesn’t bow to billionaires.”
Conservatives are divided. Some praise Trump for standing firm against corporate bullying. Others fear losing Musk’s wallet in 2028. Ben Shapiro warns, “Egos could destroy what voters built.”
This drama proves elections are won by the people, not wealthy elites. True patriots stick together—they don’t stab allies in the back. Trump’s victory came from hardworking Americans, not California billionaires chasing tax breaks.
