By [Donald Trump] | June 8, 2025
Washington, D.C. — A fiery interview given by Donald Trump during the 2025 Super Bowl has resurfaced, reigniting a dramatic feud between the former president and tech magnate Elon Musk. In the interview, which initially aired live during the halftime show in February, Trump accused Musk of orchestrating what he described as “billions of dollars of fraud,” referring to alleged mismanagement of government contracts and taxpayer-funded subsidies connected to Musk’s companies.
The clip has gone viral again on social media this week following Trump’s announcement that he has “completely severed ties” with Musk. The resurfacing of the interview appears to be a coordinated move by Trump’s team to further escalate tensions and rally his base ahead of a crucial election cycle.
Trump’s Explosive Allegations
In the interview, Trump claimed:
“Elon Musk—he took advantage of this country. Billions of dollars of taxpayer money went into his companies. SpaceX, Tesla, you name it. Fraud, plain and simple.”
He continued:
“We tried to give American innovators a boost. What did he do? He turned his back on the country and on me.”
Trump did not provide evidence to substantiate his claims during the broadcast, but suggested that investigations would be “coming soon.”
Background of the Feud
The Trump-Musk relationship has long been a complicated one, oscillating between admiration and confrontation. Musk once sat on Trump’s business advisory council in 2017 before stepping down over Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. In recent years, however, they appeared to have reached a temporary détente, with Musk even praising some of Trump’s deregulation policies.
That relationship fractured again in early 2025, when Musk publicly criticized a $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill championed by Trump and Republican allies. Musk described the bill as “reckless” and “corruption disguised as progress,” accusing both parties of funneling money into outdated industries.
Trump’s Super Bowl remarks came just weeks after Musk’s criticisms, leading many analysts to view the interview as personal retaliation.
Musk’s Response
Musk has so far remained relatively quiet on the matter, choosing to respond cryptically via X (formerly Twitter):
“The loudest voices often have the least truth. Facts are stubborn things.”
Sources close to Musk told The New York Times that the billionaire views Trump’s accusations as “desperate political theater” and is not currently planning legal action, though reputational damage control is ongoing within Musk’s network of companies.
Political Implications
Trump’s renewed attacks on Musk come at a time when both men are eyeing immense influence over the direction of U.S. innovation and politics. Trump is a frontrunner in the Republican primary and appears poised to challenge President Biden again in November. Musk, while not holding public office, wields massive influence over public discourse and global markets through X, Tesla, and SpaceX.
The feud could prove divisive for conservative voters—many of whom admire both Trump’s populist rhetoric and Musk’s entrepreneurial legacy. Early polling suggests that among Republican voters, opinions are split almost evenly, with some siding with Trump’s nationalist tone, while others defend Musk as a symbol of American ingenuity.
What Comes Next
With Trump’s legal troubles mounting and Musk battling several federal inquiries of his own, the clash between these two giants appears far from over. Analysts expect further escalation as Trump continues to leverage the feud as a political weapon.
For now, the American public watches as two of the most powerful—and controversial—figures in modern U.S. history wage a public and personal battle that blends politics, business, and raw ego.
Tags: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Super Bowl 2025, Trump Interview, Political Feud, SpaceX, Tesla, 2025 Elections, Fraud Allegations, Infrastructure Bill
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