Trump and Musk’s Relationship is on the rocks as Trump Calls Musk ‘Big-Time Drug Addict’ Amid Explosive Public Feud. In a dramatic turn of events that has captivated both political insiders and tech watchers, U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have found themselves locked in an escalating public feud. Trump allegedly called Musk a “big-time drug addict” in private conversations, while Musk launched multiple online attacks accusing Trump of links to Jeffrey Epstein claims that were later deleted but not forgotten.