The Washington political drama, Trump vs Musk: Billionaire Feud Rattles Washington, Wall Street, and GOP Unity. Trump and Musk feud sends shockwaves through U.S. politics and economy. What started as one of the most powerful political and business partnerships in recent American history has now exploded into a high-stakes, ego-driven feud. The once-close alliance between President Donald Trump and billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk has shattered in spectacular fashion, setting off a political storm and financial panic that’s gripping both Washington and Wall Street.