- Elon Musk called for President Trump’s impeachment and announced SpaceX would begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft.
- The clash stems from Trump’s threats to cancel Musk’s federal contracts and the EV credit rollback in Trump’s bill.
- MAGA allies are fracturing, with Steve Bannon demanding Musk’s deportation and others rallying behind the billionaire.
The fallout between Elon Musk and President Trump took another wild turn Thursday night, as Musk called for Trump’s impeachment and announced plans to shut down SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft—a vital link in NASA’s operations. The move comes after Trump threatened to axe billions in federal contracts tied to Musk’s ventures, igniting one of the most intense public splits between the two former allies yet.
Musk’s statement on X that SpaceX would start decommissioning Dragon sent shockwaves across the aerospace community, given that both crewed and cargo versions of the craft are essential for maintaining the International Space Station. If carried out, the U.S. could find itself depending on Russia once again to access low Earth orbit—a move that seems politically and strategically untenable.
Musk Doubles Down on Political and Personal Attacks
Beyond the aerospace drama, Musk’s Twitter feed was pure napalm. He didn’t stop at criticizing Trump’s economic policies, like calling the former president’s tariffs recession-inducing. He even dove headfirst into the Epstein saga, accusing Trump of being listed in the so-called Epstein files and claiming that’s the reason they haven’t been released. That bombshell came with the sign-off: “Have a nice day, DJT!”
Backing these posts were Musk supporters and right-wing influencers. One even called for Trump’s impeachment and suggested replacing him with Senator JD Vance. Musk’s curt response? “Yes.” It’s a stunning reversal from the tech billionaire who only months ago helped bankroll Trump’s return to the White House.
A MAGA Civil War Now in Full Swing
This rift isn’t just about bruised egos or even billions in business—it’s cracking the MAGA base down the middle. Musk’s declarations and dramatic actions are forcing conservative influencers and political figures to choose sides. The once-cozy alliance has devolved into outright hostility, with figures like Steve Bannon now calling for Musk’s deportation.
With SpaceX, Tesla, and Starlink all intertwined with U.S. policy and infrastructure, this isn’t just political theater. The implications—technological, economic, and geopolitical—are huge. Musk seems willing to burn bridges, and Trump isn’t backing down either.
