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President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s relationship imploded this week as their feud quickly escalated. The two angrily posted about each other on social media.

During a meeting with the German chancellor on Thursday, Trump suggested that Musk, who left the White House in May after running the Department of Government Efficiency, misses the Oval Office and has "Trump derangement syndrome."

Trump later threatened Musk's billions of dollars in government contracts and Musk retorted on social media alleging that Trump is "in the Epstein files."

Trump and Musk exchange barbs on social media

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The rift between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk played out publicly on social media as the two hurled criticisms at the other.

"I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand

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