Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s once-strong alliance has unravelled in public, sparking market jitters and political tension. Their split, triggered by disagreements over federal spending and electric vehicle tax cuts, intensified when Trump threatened to cancel Musk’s government contracts. Musk hit back by backing impeachment and referencing Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. While Wall Street punished Tesla’s stock, political figures, including Bill Ackman and Ye, urged reconciliation. The fallout highlights the fragility of influence when politics, business, and personal ambition collide.