In a jaw-dropping escalation on June 9, 2025, a fierce public feud between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk exploded into a new realm of controversy, drawing in First Lady Melania Trump in a war of words that has gripped the nation. According to sources close to the White House, reported by The Independent, the conflict intensified just 30 minutes ago when Musk allegedly made inflammatory remarks about Melania Trump on X, prompting a scathing response from the President. The clash, rooted in their ongoing dispute over Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” has spiraled into a personal and highly publicized brawl, with accusations flying on social media platforms.
The feud began when Musk, who donated nearly $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, criticized the President’s tax and spending bill as a “disgusting abomination.” Trump retaliated by threatening to cancel federal contracts with Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, and reportedly called Musk a “big-time drug addict” in private conversations, per The Washington Post. The situation took a dramatic turn when Musk, in a now-deleted X post, allegedly referenced Melania’s past modeling career in a derogatory manner, insinuating she influenced Trump’s decision-making on the bill. Trump fired back on Truth Social, labeling Musk “disloyal” and defending Melania’s honor, vowing “serious consequences” for what he called a “vicious personal attack.”
Melania, typically reserved, reportedly issued a rare statement via her spokesperson, condemning Musk’s comments as “tasteless and unbefitting a former ally.” Posts on X, including one from @itsbabytana_, fueled speculation about the nature of Musk’s remarks, with some users suggesting they referenced unverified rumors about Melania’s past. The White House, through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, dismissed claims of a physical altercation between Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, but confirmed Trump’s refusal to reconcile with Musk, per Reuters. Vice President JD Vance, on Theo Von’s podcast, called Musk’s actions a “huge mistake” but urged de-escalation.
The fallout threatens economic repercussions, with Tesla’s stock already down 14% this week. As Australia braces for potential trade disruptions due to Trump’s tariffs, the personal nature of this feud—now involving the First Lady—has raised concerns about governance stability. With both sides digging in, the nation watches as this billionaire brawl reshapes political and economic landscapes.
