The relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump just went straight downhill. The partnership that was thought to uplift the crypto world has just painted the market red. Here is the complete timeline of this whole “alliance to enemy” scenario.
November 19, 2024
Donald Trump and Elon Musk watched the launch of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, shortly after Trump’s election victory, marking the beginning of a highly visible alliance. This event, captured by Brandon Bell/Getty Images, symbolized their shared interest in space and technology.
December 14, 2024
Trump, Musk, and then-Vice President-elect JD Vance attended the 125th Army-Navy football game in Landover, Maryland. Musk’s frequent appearances by Trump’s side during the transition period highlighted his role in the incoming administration, as seen in a photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images.
July 2024
Musk endorsed Trump following an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, and later revealed funding a super PAC with nearly $277 million, despite previous neutrality claims. This shift was pivotal, as documented in a Decrypt image of the Bitcoin logo.
August 2024
Musk hosted a Trump interview on X, marred by technical delays, where he pitched a “government efficiency commission.” The event, light on substance but heavy on personality, was a precursor to their later collaboration, as noted in a combination photo from a Trump rally and Musk event.
October 2024
Musk campaigned with Trump, wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and addressing rallies in Butler and Madison Square Garden, predicting dire outcomes if Trump lost. His $1 million giveaways in swing states further entrenched his role, as captured by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images.
November 2024
Musk celebrated Trump’s election night victory at Mar-a-Lago, posting an AI-generated image of himself saluting the American flag. Trump’s victory speech thanked Musk, declaring, “A star is born — Elon!” This moment, documented by Decrypt/Twitter, underscored their alliance.
Late 2024
Trump announced Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would co-lead a “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), focusing on federal spending cuts. Their Capitol Hill pitch for a 75% workforce reduction and $2 trillion in cuts, despite Ramaswamy’s eventual departure, was a significant policy move, as seen in a photo by Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images.
January 2025
Musk attended Trump’s inauguration and sparked controversy with a Nazi-affiliated salute at another event. His role as an unpaid presidential advisor and de facto leader of DOGE, despite legal disputes over its status, was captured in an Oval Office meeting photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.
February 2025
Trump and Musk defended DOGE’s agency cuts in the Oval Office, with Trump barring Musk from conflicted work. Musk’s Cabinet meeting appearance, where Trump praised his sacrifices, was met with laughter over agency head discontent, as documented by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.
March 2025
Trump and Musk converted the White House lawn into a lot for Teslas, where Trump even placed an order in solidarity with Musk in response to global outcry. This unprecedented act, photographed by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images, exemplified their personal and commercial relationship.
May 2025
Musk announced that he would be leaving government service, calling his “scheduled time” as a special government employee. Trump awarded him a “key to the White House” on May 30, calling him a world leader, in an Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images photo.
June 5 & 6, 2025
The “Big Beautiful Bill,” backed by Trump, could add $550B to the U.S. National Debt. This has completely ruined the achievement and purpose of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Their bromance turned into an online feud. Trump threatened to terminate Musk’s federal contracts due to the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Musk accused Trump of Epstein document complicity and shared Trump calls to impeach him. This exchange, caught on their social media platforms, put an end to their bromance, documented in current political reporting.
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