WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump lashed out on Thursday (Jun 5) at Elon Musk, saying he was "disappointed" by the billionaire’s public criticism of the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill central to Trump’s agenda.

"Look, Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore," Trump said in the Oval Office, offering his first direct response to Musk’s attacks. "He said the most beautiful things about me, and he hasn't said bad about me personally, but I'm sure that'll be next. But I'm, I'm very disappointed in Elon. I've helped Elon a lot."

Even as Trump spoke, Musk posted new barbs on X, the social media platform he owns.

"Without me, Trump would have lost the election," he wrote. "Such ingratitude."

Tesla shares fell 9 per cent following the public exchange, hitting

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