Is Elon Musk’s influence in conservative politics fading fast? President Trump may think so.
In a series of escalating private conversations, President Donald Trump has reportedly raised serious concerns about tech mogul Elon Musk’s behavior—allegedly calling him a “big-time drug addict,” according to a report by The Washington Post.
⚠️ Cracks in a Once-Strong Alliance
Once seen as a rising star within Trump’s orbit, Musk now appears to be on the outs. Tensions reportedly boiled over after Musk’s hand-picked NASA nominee, Jared Isaacman, was revealed to have donated to Democrat politicians—a move that reportedly infuriated President Trump.
🚨 Musk vs. Trump Cabinet: Behind Closed Doors
Insiders say Musk repeatedly clashed with key members of the Trump administration. The conflict reached a boiling point when he criticized Trump’s signature budget bill—calling it bloated and wasteful. His online remarks even echoed impeachment-style language, which shocked MAGA supporters and prompted alarm at the highest levels.
President Trump, known for his direct responses on Truth Social and elsewhere, instead chose to quietly manage the rift. Sources say he instructed Vice President JD Vance and senior aides not to escalate the situation with Musk—for now.
💥 Physical Confrontation Inside the West Wing?
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon described a shocking altercation in April between Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. According to Bannon, Musk and Bessent got into a shouting match over Musk’s claim he could eliminate $1 trillion in government waste. The argument turned physical, with Musk allegedly ramming his shoulder into Bessent “like a rugby player.”
“President Trump heard about it and said, ‘This is too much,’” Bannon recalled.
🧩 Did Musk Cross a Red Line?
The final straw may have been Musk’s recent insinuation that President Trump was involved in suppressing files tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Following that accusation, sources say Trump began exploring possible investigations into Musk’s government contracts.
One insider close to both men told the Post: “There’s hope for a reconciliation. But it’ll never be the same.”