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Musk-Trump Feud Erases $34B, Tanks Tesla Stock

6/6/2025

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Elon Musk's clash with Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the financial world, wiping out $34 billion from Musk's fortune and causing Tesla's stock to plummet by 14%. The tension ignited when Musk slammed Trump's spending bill, leading to threats of canceled government contracts. Analysts caution that this feud could jeopardize Tesla's regulatory future and shake investor trust.

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Elon Musk's clash with Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the financial world, wiping out $34 billion from Musk's fortune and causing Tesla's stock to plummet by 14%. The tension ignited when Musk slammed Trump's spending bill, leading to threats of canceled government contracts. Analysts caution that this feud could jeopardize Tesla's regulatory future and shake investor trust.