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Trump Threatens Elon Musk With Serious Consequences Over Democratic Donations

The president’s warning follows Musk’s criticism of a major GOP spending bill that Trump insists will pass.

A newspaper front page featuring U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk is displayed at a shop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
A newspaper front page featuring U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk is displayed at a shop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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Posts from U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social account and Elon Musk on his social media platform X are seen side by side in this illustration photo taken in New York City, U.S., June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/Illustration

Overview

  • President Trump told NBC News that Musk would “pay very serious consequences” if he funds Democratic candidates in future elections.
  • The threat intensified a public feud that began when Musk criticized debt increases in Trump’s “big beautiful bill.”
  • Trump expressed confidence that the contested spending package will clear the GOP-controlled Congress.
  • Federal filings show Musk gave over $250 million to Republican campaigns in the 2024 cycle and claimed his support secured Trump’s re-election.
  • Trump has threatened to cut billions of dollars in federal funding for Musk’s companies, potentially affecting Tesla and SpaceX contracts.