Trump late Monday night fought back, suggesting his administration may investigate Musk’s companies’ massive government contracts. On Tuesday at the White House, Trump said Musk risked losing “a lot more” than government subsidies and threatened that the Department of Government Efficiency that Musk once led may “go back and eat Elon.”

Elon Musk and Donald Trump were once BFFs, but now DOGE’s turning on him. Welcome to the political soap opera of 2025. Elon Musk, Trump’s former ally and DOGE co-leader, is feuding with the president over a spending bill, with DOGE potentially undermining his influence.