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Trump: Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democrats

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Newest development Jun 8, 2025 · 3 reportsTrump says Musk relationship over, warns of ‘serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that his former ally and campaig

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    Trump: Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democrats

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    Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of ‘serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Trump says Musk will face ‘very serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    In an interview with NBC News, the president also said he assumes his relationship with the tech billionaire is over following their falling out.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Trump says Elon Musk will face ‘serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    President Donald Trump also said that he thinks his relationship with Elon Musk is done after their public feud erupted this week.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk. The president said Saturday that he has no desire to repair the relationship and warning that Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Trump warns Musk of ‘serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    It’s over: US president no desire to make up with Musk, who dredged up allegations of links to sex offender Epstein.

  5. Fox News

    Trump warns of 'serious consequences' if Elon Musk funds Democrats (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump told NBC News on Saturday that Elon Musk would face "serious consequences" if he were to fund Democratic candidates to run against pro-Big Beautiful Bill Republicans.

  6. Digital Journal

    Trump threatens Musk with 'serious consequences' in spending bill row (opens Digital Journal)

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    US President Donald Trump threatened his former advisor Elon Musk with "serious consequences" Saturday if the tech billionaire seeks to punish Republicans

  7. Deutsche Welle

    US updates: Trump warns Musk against backing Democrats – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Donald Trump's public dispute with Elon Musk continues, with the US president warning his former advisor of "serious consequences" if Musk funds Democratic candidates in this year's primary elections. Follow DW for more.

  8. New York Post

    Trump threatens Elon Musk with ‘very serious consequences’ if he bankrolls Democrats in future elections (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump warned Saturday that his former ally Elon Musk will face "very serious consequences" if he starts bankrolling Democratic candidates for office.

  9. Townhall

  10. Insider

    Trump says he has no desire to fix his relationship with Musk, even after the former 'first buddy' deletes his X posts (opens Insider)

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    President Donald Trump said Elon Musk could face "consequences" if he funds opposition to his tax bill.

  11. NBC News

    Trump says Elon Musk will face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates (opens NBC News)

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    Trump said there would be “serious consequences” if Elon Musk funds Democratic candidates to run against Republicans.

  12. The Guardian

    Trump warns Musk of ‘very serious consequences’ if he backs Democrats (opens The Guardian)

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    US president says he’s ‘too busy doing other things’ to try to reconcile with erstwhile ally and campaign backer

  13. Washington Examiner

    Trump warns of ‘serious consequences’ if Musks funds Democrats (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The pair had a social media spat, exchanging threats ranging from Trump pulling Musk's government contracts to Musk decommissioning his Dragon spacecraft.

  14. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of ‘serious consequences’ if he funds Democrats | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    BEDMINSTER, N.J. >> Donald Trump said today that his relationship with his billionaire donor Elon Musk is over and warned there would be “serious consequences” if Musk funds U.S. Democrats running against Republicans who vote for the president’s sweeping tax and spending bill.

  15. The Columbian

    Trump: Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democrats (opens The Columbian)

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    BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that his former ally and campaig

  16. Gizmodo

    Trump Threatens Musk with 'Very Serious Consequences' if He Funds Democrats (opens Gizmodo)

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    Trump draws a line.

  17. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Trump threatens ‘very serious consequences’ if Musk backs Democrats (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened “very serious consequences” against Elon Musk if the tech billionaire and former adviser were to fund any Democratic candidates, the latest escalation in rhetoric

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