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Trump and Musk Trade Threats, From Broaching Impeachment to Cutting Contracts

The sudden fallout ended a nearly yearlong partnership, during which Mr. Musk helped propel Mr. Trump to the White House and became one of the president’s top advisers.

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President Trump with Elon Musk and Mr. Musk’s son at the White House in March.

Tesla Shares Slide as Trump-Elon Musk Feud Escalates

President Trump said on Thursday that Elon Musk was upset about the repeal of an electric vehicle tax credit — a claim Mr. Musk swiftly rejected.

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A Tesla dealership in Las Vegas. Tesla’s share price tumbled Thursday amid a feud between Elon Musk and President Trump

Trump Threatens Musk Contracts as Feud Escalates

Last year alone, companies owned by Elon Musk were promised $3 billion across nearly 100 different government contracts with 17 federal agencies.

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SpaceX was one of the companies owned by Elon Musk that was promised government contracts last year.

How Trump and Elon Musk’s Relationship Has Unraveled Recently

Since the election, Elon Musk had largely appeared inseparable from the president, helping to reshape government and root out fiscal waste.

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Elon Musk and President Trump at the Oval Office last week. The two had appeared practically inseparable over the first months of Trump’s second administration.
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