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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>What began as a high-octane alliance between two of the world\u2019s most powerful men \u2014 Donald Trump and Elon Musk \u2014 has combusted in dramatic fashion, sending political shockwaves through Washington and rattling the tech world.<\/b><\/p>\n

Their once-blazing partnership, which had Musk advising the president, riding Air Force One, and even joining Cabinet meetings in a MAGA hat, collapsed in spectacular fashion Thursday as the two men traded barbs on their rival social media platforms.<\/p>\n

The fallout reached a climax after Musk accused Trump of hiding Jeffrey Epstein-related records, claimed the president\u2019s spending bill would spark a recession, and even called for Trump\u2019s impeachment. Trump fired back during an Oval Office meeting, vowing to terminate SpaceX and Starlink\u2019s federal contracts, calling it an easy way to \u201csave billions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cElon is doing a great job. He\u2019s finding tremendous fraud and corruption,\u201d Trump had said just months earlier. But the tone has shifted drastically.<\/p>\n

Musk hit back swiftly: \u201cGo ahead, make my day.\u201d He later stunned observers by announcing SpaceX would begin winding down its work with NASA.<\/p>\n

The rift cost Musk dearly. Tesla shares plunged more than 14%, slashing over $150 billion from the company\u2019s valuation and $20 billion from Musk\u2019s personal wealth.<\/p>\n

Yet Musk remained defiant, claiming on social media,<\/p>\n

He first backed Trump following a near-assassination attempt last July, later launching a $250 million PAC to boost his campaign. But on Thursday, Musk accused the president of betrayal over what he called a \u201cdisgusting abomination\u201d of a spending bill.<\/p>\n

Trump shrugged off the drama, telling reporters, \u201cI\u2019m very disappointed in Elon. I\u2019ve helped him a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, with Musk out of the White House and out of favor, both men appear determined to settle scores \u2014 and the break-up of this billionaire bromance may be far from over.<\/p>\n

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