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Fact-check: Multiple credible news sources (Politico, PBS, CBS, Axios, NBC) confirm that in June-July 2025, President Trump stated Elon Musk 'went crazy' amid a public feud over policy and threatened to terminate or review Musk's government contracts and subsidies during Musk's leadership of DOGE. Recent X searches (since 2026-03-01) found no new posts from Trump or Musk on this, indicating it's not breaking news today, but the claims are historically accurate and consistent with real-time verified reporting.
Trump says Musk 'went crazy' while leading DOGE
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President Trump publicly stated that Elon Musk 'went crazy' during his tenure leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), signaling a significant falling out between the two figures. Trump also threatened to terminate all government contracts with Musk's companies and cancel all subsidies, representing a dramatic shift in their previously close relationship. The dispute highlights tensions within the Trump administration over DOGE's role and Musk's influence on federal policy.