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Trump-Musk feud reignites over the ‘big, beautiful bill’

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Newest development Jul 2, 2025 · 3 reportsElon Musk eases feud with Trump: 'Credit where credit is due'

The public and messy feud between President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk was reignited this week over the president’s “big, beautiful bill” as Congress works to get the massive package to Trump’s desk by July 4.

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    Trump-Musk feud reignites over the ‘big, beautiful bill’

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    Elon Musk eases feud with Trump: 'Credit where credit is due'

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  1. CBS News

    Elon Musk suggests he'll help primary Republicans who support Trump's "big, beautiful bill" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Elon Musk, the world's richest person, reignited his criticism Monday of the Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

  2. Salon

    Feud reignites as Trump goes after Musk’s billions: "BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED" (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Trump says his billionaire ex-pal has received more subsidies than anyone in history, threatens to cut him off

  3. The Western Journal

    It’s Back On: Trump-Musk Feud Reignites Over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    "Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop ..."

  4. Al Jazeera

    Elon Musk slams Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, calls for new political party (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The world’s richest man and the US president have traded insults over Donald Trump’s tax cuts and spending bill.

  5. CNN

    Musk and Trump are fighting (again) over the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Elon Musk has taken aim at President Donald Trump’s signature piece of legislation known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Musk opposes the multi-trillion-dollar debt increase the bill would bring. Trump fired back, claiming Musk gets “more subsidy than any human being in history” from the US government…

  6. The New Republic

    Trump Threatens to Deport Elon Musk as Fight Ramps Up (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Donald Trump and his former First Buddy have reignited their fight over the budget bill.

  7. New York Post

    Elon Musk escalates Trump feud — vowing to back one of the prez's biggest rivals (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The war of words between Trump and Musk erupted after the world’s richest man renewed his sharp criticisms of the One Big Beautiful Bill, calling it “utterly insane” and “political suicide.”…

  8. The New Republic

    Trump Unleashes on Musk in Worst Tirade Yet as Budget Fight Escalates (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Donald Trump is threatening Elon Musk as he tries to take down his budget bill.

  9. Fortune

    Elon Musk says Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' could spell disaster for America. Here are its biggest pain points, according to critics (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    While President Trump is banking on his "Big, Beautiful Bill," members of the Republican Party remain conflicted over key aspects of the massive piece of legislation.

  10. Forbes

    Musk-Trump Feud Reignites: Musk Responds To Trump's Deportation Threat (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The billionaire, whose ties with the president have frayed in the past month, attacked GOP lawmakers backing the Trump’s spending bill while boosting its critics.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Musk praises Trump on foreign policy despite tensions (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Musk offered an olive branch to Trump after days of criticizing him, praising his foreign policy accomplishments.

  12. Newsweek

    Elon Musk eases feud with Trump: 'Credit where credit is due' (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Musk has praised President Donald Trump's foreign policy achievements, despite heavily criticizing of his "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

  13. The Hill

    Trump-Musk feud reignites over the ‘big, beautiful bill’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The public and messy feud between President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk was reignited this week over the president’s “big, beautiful bill” as Congress works to get the massive package to Trump’s desk by July 4.

  14. The Hill

    Musk praises Trump for resolving ‘several serious conflicts around the world’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Elon Musk praised President Trump's international diplomacy efforts, while also expressing his intention to support candidates who oppose Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" proposal.

  15. New York Post

    Elon Musk lauds Trump’s foreign policy after reigniting ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ feud (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Tech mogul Elon Musk lauded President Trump's foreign policy successes early Wednesday morning, shortly after reviving his epic war of words with his former billionaire pal.

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