Trump vs Musk: Elon’s Allies Targeted?
- The escalating feud between Donald Trump and Elon musk is causing a significant rift within the MAGA movement.
- A former Trump administration official stated, "We are taking away Elon's friends," signaling a clear strategy to isolate Musk.
- Pastor Darrell Scott, an adviser to Trump as 2016, declared his unwavering support for the former president: "I am Team trump all the way.
Trump-Musk MAGA Feud Divides Right, Forces Allies to Choose Sides
Updated June 7, 2025
The escalating feud between Donald Trump and Elon musk is causing a significant rift within the MAGA movement. While some right-wing figures urge reconciliation for the sake of Republican Party dominance, the conflict deepens as Trump’s allies pressure individuals to choose sides.
A former Trump administration official stated, “We are taking away Elon’s friends,” signaling a clear strategy to isolate Musk. This pressure campaign extends to high-profile allies, including major donors and conservative figures.
Pastor Darrell Scott, an adviser to Trump as 2016, declared his unwavering support for the former president: “I am Team trump all the way. He is my friend and he’s my president.”
The Trump administration’s efforts appear to be gaining traction.One official noted an influx of messages from business, media, and political elites reaffirming their allegiance to Trump. Some messages even went as far as to say, “Elon is dead to us.”
Beyond the pressure campaign,Trump has threatened to cancel Musk’s goverment contracts. Steve bannon, a former top strategist, has called for investigations into Musk’s immigration status and even the seizure of his company. The Trump team seems open to reopening federal probes into Musk’s business empire.
Responses among right-wing influencers have been mixed. Some lament the conflict and call for reconciliation, while others have firmly aligned themselves with either Trump or Musk.
“What some people don’t understand about Trump is that he is a very gregarious person.But when he needs to be the boss, he can switch to that mode pretty quickly. And I don’t think Elon was able to deal with that.”
What’s next
The long-term impact of this feud on the MAGA movement remains to be seen. As tensions continue to rise, the ability of Trump and Musk to reconcile—or the consequences of their continued conflict—will shape the landscape of right-wing politics.