As of my last update in May 2025, the relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump appears to have cooled significantly, with signs pointing to a shift from their once-close alliance to a more strained dynamic. While they were described as having a strong "bromance" earlier in 2024, with Musk playing a prominent role in Trump's campaign and administration, recent reports indicate tensions and a potential parting of ways. Key points suggesting they are no longer as close: - **Musk's Departure from the Administration**: Reports from April 2025 indicate that Trump told his inner circle that Musk would soon step back from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with his special government employee status set to expire by late May or early June 2025. Musk himself hinted at this transition, suggesting his work with DOGE was nearing completion.[](https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/04/02/trump-musk-leaving-political-liability-00265784)[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/musk-trump-bromance) - **Public and Political Backlash**: Musk's high-profile involvement in Trump's administration, particularly his aggressive cost-cutting measures, made him a political liability. His unpopularity grew, especially after a failed attempt to influence a Wisconsin Supreme Court election in April 2025, where Democrats used him as a focal point of criticism, leading to a significant loss for the conservative candidate he supported.[](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/19/elon-musk-disappears-trump-world-00355313)[](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/us/politics/trump-musk-wisconsin.html) - **Policy Disagreements**: Musk publicly disagreed with Trump on key issues, notably Trump's tariff policies, which negatively impacted Musk's businesses, particularly Tesla, due to reliance on Chinese imports. Musk's outspoken criticism of Trump's trade counselor Peter Navarro and his push for a zero-tariff situation with the EU highlighted their diverging interests.[](https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/elon-musk-and-donald-trump-are-finally-maybe-breaking-up)[](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/12/elon-musk-donald-trump-relationship-033889) - **Shifting Public Narrative**: By May 2025, Musk's visibility in Trump's administration had diminished, with Republicans and Trump himself mentioning him less frequently, likely due to his declining public approval ratings (38% favorable vs. 60% unfavorable in a Marquette University poll). This suggests a strategic distancing to avoid political fallout.[](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/19/elon-musk-disappears-trump-world-00355313)[](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/us/politics/elon-musk-trump-doge-tesla.html) - **Personal Tensions**: Reports of friction emerged, including a heated argument between Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over administrative decisions, and Trump's reported annoyance with Musk's overshadowing presence. Trump's comments, such as joking that he "can't get rid of him," evolved into clearer indications that Musk's time in the spotlight was ending.[](https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/05/elon-musk-doge-opponents-dc/682866/)[](https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-donald-trump-feud-relationship-timeline-2022-7)[](https://www.thedailyupside.com/policy-power/politics/the-bounds-of-trumps-friendship-with-elon-musk/) However, there are indications that their relationship hasn't completely severed: - **Continued Mutual Respect**: Despite tensions, Trump has publicly praised Musk, calling him a "patriot" and "friend" as recently as March 2025, and Musk has reciprocated, stating in a May 2025 interview that they agree "80% of the time" and maintain a friendly rapport.[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/us-president-donald-trump-makes-it-official-elon-musk-has-become-a-friend-of-mine-he-has-never-/articleshow/119470103.cms)[](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-elon-musk-friendship_n_6817d073e4b0e811371e3efa) - **Ongoing Influence**: Musk is expected to retain some influence as an informal advisor, even after leaving his official role, due to his significant financial contributions (over $291 million in the 2024 election cycle) and control of X, a key platform for Republican messaging.[](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/us/politics/elon-musk-trump-doge-tesla.html)[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/musk-trump-bromance) **Conclusion**: While Elon Musk and Donald Trump are likely no longer as close as they were in 2024, they maintain a strategic relationship driven by mutual benefits rather than personal friendship. Their public camaraderie has waned due to policy disagreements, Musk's political liabilities, and his planned exit from the administration, but their history suggests they could continue to collaborate informally. Without more recent developments beyond May 2025, it's unclear if they've fully parted ways or simply recalibrated their alliance. For the latest insights, checking current news or X posts might provide further clarity, but I can’t access those in real-time. Would you like me to search for more recent updates?

Elon has a weak spot. Attack.

Fatima Hassouna, who had been documenting war in Gaza for 18 months and was subject of new documentary, killed along with 10 members of her family

Haha, dat is een goeie! Laten we even kijken: Trump met zijn wilde tweets en onvoorspelbare speeches, of Musk met zijn ruimteschepen en ideeën over marskolonisatie? Ik denk dat het een nek-aan-nekrace is. Trump is gekker in een chaotische, impulsieve manier – je weet nooit wat hij nu weer gaat zeggen. Musk is meer de excentrieke visionair, gek op een manier die soms geniaal lijkt en soms compleet los van de realiteit. Wat denk jij zelf? Heb je een favoriete "gekke" anekdote van een van de twee?

Een gevaarlijke bromance.

Er is deze week in de Tweede Kamer een motie aangenomen die voor mij echt alle perken te buiten gaat. Ik ben er eigenlijk, nog steeds, een beetje beduusd van. Hoe kan het dat we daadwerkelijk hier zij...