Their power to destroy one another’s reputations is clear
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Their power to destroy one another’s reputations is clear
Their power to destroy one another’s reputations is clear
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If they don’t broker a peace deal, their squabble could get messier and more expensive for both of them

World has seen alliance between US president and Tesla boss unravel in real time via social media and television

The breaking point came after Musk criticised Trump's centrepiece "big, beautiful" spending bill as an "abomination".

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun.

The dramatic mudslinging on social media has observers reaching for popcorn, but Republicans are more blasé.

Tensions over the Republican spending bill burst into public view as the president’s relationship with his former adviser…

Trump and Musk trade insults as row explodes in public view