In a remarkable development that has drawn the interest of both the political and entertainment realms, Ashley St. Clair, the former girlfriend of billionaire Elon Musk, utilized social media to deliver a daring message that has intensified the already fraught conflict between Musk and President Donald Trump. St. Clair, a 26-year-old ex-political influencer, posted a pointed comment on Musk’s X platform, directly tagging the president: “Hey @realDonaldTrump, lmk if u need any breakup advice.”
This statement, which has rapidly gained traction, was made just days following Musk’s dramatic departure from his position as Trump’s chief adviser in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Their dispute, which has developed over several weeks, has escalated from personal disagreements to public altercations, with both individuals exchanging barbs through social media and public remarks.
Musk’s recent outspoken criticisms of Trump’s fiscal policies have created tension in their relationship. The tech mogul has explicitly stated his dissatisfaction with the GOP leader’s One Big Beautiful Bill, a comprehensive tax cut and spending initiative that was approved by the House in May and is currently being reviewed by the Senate.
Musk, who had been one of Trump’s most significant financial supporters during the 2024 presidential election, has accused the president of jeopardizing the U.S. economy and exacerbating the national debt with this legislation.
Musk’s sense of betrayal was heightened when he shared a follow-up message on X, asserting, “Without me, Trump would have lost the election.” He conveyed his frustration regarding what he viewed as a lack of appreciation from the president for his backing during the election campaign. Musk’s statements have illustrated a picture of a severely damaged relationship, once marked by mutual respect and strategic political partnerships.
Not one to hold back, Trump addressed Musk’s allegations in a post on Truth Social, asserting that Musk’s conduct had become increasingly unpredictable. “Elon was wearing thin,” Trump stated. “I asked him to leave, I revoked his EV Mandate that compelled everyone to purchase electric cars that nobody else desired (which he had known for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!” Musk quickly countered Trump’s assertion, posting on X, “Such an obvious lie. So sad.” The exchange of words has persisted, with Trump reaffirming his claim that Musk’s government contracts ought to be canceled to conserve taxpayer funds.
“The simplest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts,” Trump proclaimed. The president has since boasted about the achievements of the tax cut and spending bill, which he labeled as “the greatest bill ever presented to Congress” and the “biggest tax cut ever given.” However, Musk, not one to retreat, replied with a straightforward message on X, declaring that SpaceX would commence the decommissioning of its Dragon spacecraft in reaction to the president’s comments.
As the political drama intensifies, the personal conflict between Musk and St. Clair has taken an even more astonishing turn. St. Clair, who recently disclosed that she is the mother of Musk’s 9-month-old son, Romulus, has found herself embroiled in a contentious custody and paternity lawsuit against the billionaire.
