President Donald Trump accused Elon Musk of disrespecting the presidency after the billionaire criticized his budget plan. In an explosive public disagreement, Trump threatened consequences for Musk if he makes significant political donations to Republicans who opposed his spending bill. The two men’s relationship soured following Musk’s vocal criticism of the GOP-led bill and Trump’s efforts to push it through Congress. Their clash escalated on social media with accusations and counter-accusations before reaching a public showdown in which Trump stated he had no intention of discussing matters further. Despite this, he believes Musk’s actions have inadvertently amplified support for his budget plan, while claiming a personal distaste for the Tesla CEO’s recent behavior.