President Donald Trump delivered a strong warning to Elon Musk, threatening “serious consequences” if the billionaire tech executive supports Democratic candidates in future elections. This statement represents a major escalation in the worsening relationship between the two men, who were once close allies. Trump made it clear he had no plans to fix their broken relationship, saying it was probably over for good.
Trump said, “If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” to NBC. As reported by AP News, the president’s threat focuses on Musk’s many profitable federal contracts, which could be at risk if the government takes action against him. Trump has already floated the idea of canceling these contracts as a way to save taxpayer money.
