Elon Musk has voiced growing concerns over a series of recent decisions by the Trump administration, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Those who have spoken with both Musk and President Trump describe a widening rift, with tensions escalating over issues including electric vehicle incentives, artificial intelligence partnerships, and key personnel decisions.
A significant point of contention has been the administration’s proposed elimination of the electric vehicle tax credit, a move that Musk and Tesla now strongly oppose. Although Musk previously supported ending the credit following the November election, Tesla has since warned that doing so could undermine national energy security and grid stability. “Abruptly ending the energy tax credits would threaten America’s energy independence and the reliability of our grid,” Tesla stated in a recent social media post.
Musk is also reportedly displeased with the administration’s dealings with OpenAI, a competitor in the artificial intelligence space. Sources say Musk expressed frustration that his own AI venture was excluded from a recent federal agreement, though the deal proceeded despite his objections.
Adding to the tension was the abrupt withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination to head NASA. Isaacman, a close associate of Musk and a prominent figure in commercial spaceflight, had been widely expected to assume the role. Musk was said to be deeply disappointed by the decision.
Trade policy has been another flashpoint. In April, Musk publicly criticized trade advisor Peter Navarro in harsh terms on X, calling him a “moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks.”
Musk’s criticism reached a new peak this week, when he blasted a major Trump-backed spending bill. In a series of posts on X from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, Musk called the bill a “disgusting abomination” and warned that unchecked spending is driving the country toward financial ruin. “Mammoth spending bills are bankrupting America! ENOUGH,” he wrote.
The White House declined to comment on the matter. A representative for Musk did not respond to a request for comment.