Elon Musk Claps Back at Trump’s ‘Train Wreck’ Insult – Sparks Political Firestorm

The feud between two of America’s most controversial power players just reached a boiling point.

Elon Musk didn’t hold back after former President Donald Trump publicly branded him a “train wreck.” The war of words erupted when Trump took to Truth Social, venting his frustration:

“I am so disappointed to see Elon Musk go completely off the rails, basically becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks.”

Trump slammed Musk for his ambition to launch a new “American Party,” predicting it would only lead to “chaos.” He also took shots at Musk’s vocal opposition to his prized spending bill—the so-called “One, Big Beautiful Bill.”

But Musk, never one to shy away from a fight, fired back on X (formerly Twitter) with his signature sarcasm:

“What is Truth Social?”
“Never heard of it.”

He then doubled down, labeling Trump’s bill as “disgusting” and “political suicide.” Musk’s transformation from a Trump supporter during the 2024 campaign to a fierce public rival has stunned political observers. Once the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk is now clashing with Trump on every major issue, and he’s not mincing words.

Trump’s Anger Boils Over

Trump’s latest tirade didn’t stop at Musk’s political ambitions. He lambasted Musk’s plan for a third party, warning it would only bring “TOTAL DISRUPTION & CHAOS”—something, he claimed, America already had enough of thanks to the “Radical Left Democrat Party.”

He didn’t hold back on the spending bill, either, calling it “an absolute disgrace” and “political suicide.” The bill, which passed Congress last week, has only deepened the rift between the two men.

Trump also took aim at Republican lawmakers who supported the bill despite pledges to cut federal spending, saying they “should hang their heads in shame.”

Musk’s Political Gambit: A Risky Move?

Musk’s push for a new political party has set off alarm bells among political experts. Dr. Dafydd Townley, a political analyst at the University of Portsmouth, cautioned:

“Third parties rarely last long in American politics.”

He warned that Musk’s new party could split the Republican vote, potentially handing the House to the Democrats—at least in the short term.

Kevin Madden, senior partner at the Penta Group, echoed those concerns:

“Most voters are drawn to the major parties out of loyalty. A third party will find it hard to attract the support and organization needed to survive.”

A Battle That’s Just Beginning

With Musk openly denouncing Trump’s bill and Trump ridiculing Musk’s political dreams, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown. As Musk eyes a new party and rails against the Washington status quo, Trump is lashing out at anyone he sees as a threat—including his former ally.

Will Musk’s bold gamble shake up American politics—or just hand more power to the Democrats? And can either man afford to lose the support of the other’s followers?

One thing’s for sure: this train wreck is just getting started.