Fact-check: Multiple credible news sources including Politico, Axios, Reuters, NYT, and Guardian confirm that in June 2025, Elon Musk posted on X warning that Trump's tariffs would cause a US recession in the second half of 2025 and endorsed or implied support for Trump's impeachment amid their public feud. No direct recent posts from Musk were found on X searches, but the claims align with established reporting and no contradictions exist; TASS echoes verified events despite its source bias.
Elon Musk has publicly called for President Trump's impeachment, while also warning that Trump's tariff policies risk pushing the US economy into a recession in the second half of 2025. The statement marks a significant public break between Musk and the Trump administration, drawing widespread attention given Musk's former role as a close ally and adviser to the president.