Overview

• McDaniel likened the rift to Ross and Rachel’s on-again, off-again relationship and expressed hope for reconciliation.
• The feud escalated when Musk insinuated Trump was named in undisclosed Jeffrey Epstein files, hinting at pedophilia accusations.
• Trump rebuked Musk for denouncing the administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and threatened to terminate his government contracts.
• Musk fired back by calling for Trump’s impeachment and alleging the government withheld Epstein documents to protect the president.
• Despite McDaniel’s optimism and observation that both have grown wealthier post-election, Trump said on June 6 he had no interest in speaking with Musk.