How Trump and Musk went from bromance to bitter dispute

The bromance between President Trump and Elon Musk appears to be over after a public feud on Thursday. Initially, Musk seemed to leave the Trump administration on good terms and was expected to remain a key outside adviser. However, Trump admitted he was bothered by Musk's social media posts criticizing his recent spending bill. Musk had slammed the bill as a "disgusting abomination" and called for politicians who voted for it to be fired. Trump responded by expressing uncertainty about their future relationship. This came after Musk confirmed his departure from the Trump administration, thanking the president for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. Musk had joined the administration in November 2024 as the head of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), aiming to cut government spending and streamline bureaucracy. During his time in the administration, Musk had been a vocal supporter of Trump, even donating over $250 million to his campaign. The two had appeared together on several occasions, including an Oval Office meeting and a Trump rally. Their relationship began to fray when Musk criticized Trump's spending bill, leading to a public rift between the two.