Breaking news: Trump threatens to cut Musk’s government contracts as feud escalates

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The unlikely alliance between Trump and Musk deteriorated in remarkably swift and public fashion.
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June 5, 2025, 5:06 p.m. ET

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Trump Threatens to Cut Musk’s Government Contracts as Feud Escalates

The unlikely alliance between President Trump and Elon Musk has deteriorated in remarkably swift and public fashion, as the two men continue to snipe at each other from their own social media platforms.

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