The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words

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The implosion of a powerful political alliance: Trump and Musk in their own words

Jonathan J. Cooper

Associated Press Published: June 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM Tags: Elon Musk , Politics , Donald Trump , JD Vance , Karoline Leavitt , Business , Jeffrey Epstein , Washington news Full Screen 1 / 3 Previous photo Next photo President Donald Trump speaks as he holds a box containing a key before presenting it to Elon Musk, left, during a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Elon Musk attends news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President