It was a budding bromance... until it wasn't, with Elon Musk and his investors paying the price for the billionaire's turbulent relationship with Donald Trump. Since the former DOGE lead's very public falling out with the US president last month,

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said the relationship between President Trump and billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk had a “troublesome ending,” despite the close and almost fatherly relationship the two shared.

Anticipating the breakdown of the relationship and invoking mitigating steps could have prevented most of the blowback on the president

President Donald Trump on Tuesday did not rule out deporting his former top ally Elon Musk over his criticism of his “big, beautiful bill” as their once-close relationship continues to go downhill. Related: Donald Trump And Tucker Carlson Are Feuding, And Today It Escalated Even More

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The fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump came as no surprise to those who have worked closely with the individuals, such as OpenAI's Sam Altman.

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This time last year, Elon Musk had yet to endorse Donald Trump. Then the assassination attempt on July 13, 2024 set into motion a deepening and chaotic relationship often described as a bromance, but which often seemed more like father and son.

Susie Wiles, former White House Chief of Staff, characterized President Trump's brief friendship with Elon Musk as "troublesome," noting Musk's unique