The partnership between tech multibillionaire Elon Musk and President Trump appears to have hit a new breaking point. Trump on Thursday commented on Musk and his criticism of the president’s “big beautiful” spending bill after Musk called the "pork-filled Congressional spending bill” a “disgusting abomination.

The once strong alliance between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has unraveled, with Musk claiming his support was crucial for Trump's election victory. This public fallout highlights a significant shift in their relationship.

After a rift between President Trump and billionaire backer Elon Musk erupted publicly, Washington was assessing the damage to Trump's policy priorities and Musk's businesses.