President Trump says Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates in upcoming elections

President Donald Trump reiterated his stance on his strained relationship with Elon Musk, stating that he has no intention of reconciling and cautioning that Musk could face repercussions if he supports Democrats in future elections. In an interview with NBC, Trump mentioned that he is occupied with other matters and does not foresee reconnecting with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO. Trump also issued a warning regarding potential consequences for Musk if he aligns with Democratic politicians, although he did not specify what those consequences might entail. The escalating conflict between the two influential figures stemmed from Musk’s criticism of Trump’s legislative proposals, leading to a public exchange of rebukes and personal attacks. The fallout has raised concerns about Musk’s federal contracts and the impact of Trump’s possible retaliatory actions. Vice President JD Vance attempted to downplay the discord, characterizing Musk as emotional but expressing hope for a resolution. Vance also defended Trump’s policies and the disputed bill that triggered Musk’s disapproval, emphasizing its objectives despite its flaws.