20 Memes On 'X' That Sum Up Elon Musk-Donald Trump's Messy Public Breakup
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Elon Musk-Donald Trump's bromance has reached a bitter, ugly end and people on 'X' have grabbed popcorn, excitedly watching the world burn.
It's a great day for chronically online folks on the web. The richest man in the world is up against the leader of the free world. If you have just tuned in, Tesla chief Elon Musk is currently having a public (read: ugly) fallout with US President Donald Trump. Why? Trump has threatened to axe government contracts with Musk's companies, prompting Musk to call for Trump's impeachment.
The RocketMan had famously rallied behind Trump in the months leading up to the Presidential elections in the US on November 5, 2024. But now, the bromance is dead.
'I'm very disappointed in Elon. I've helped Elon a lot," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. 'Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will anymore."
Then, Elon Musk exploded on 'X'.
Exhibit 1:
'The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year."
Exhibit 2:
'In light of the President's statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately."
Exhibit 3:
'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!"
Were the good folks on 'X' silent spectators of Musk's meltdown down?
Not really. They were ready like never before. Dropping everything they were doing, the public gathered on 'X' with their tickets and tubs of popcorn.
#1
this is like kendrick vs drake but with two drakes— Fred Delicious 🍆 (@Fred_Delicious) June 5, 2025
#2
The funniest possible outcome is definitely Trump deporting him.— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) June 5, 2025
#3
Broooos please noooooo 🫂 We love you both so much— ye (@kanyewest) June 5, 2025
#4
This is the day I knew the relationship wouldn't last. pic.twitter.com/yPwxiuriO5 — Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) June 5, 2025
#5
Facebook is going to go crazy when they see these tweets next month— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) June 5, 2025
#6
Wait… is this the best meme ever made? pic.twitter.com/qmPpO7gPB8 — Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) June 5, 2025
#7
today is the greatest day in american political history and I don't think it's even close— america's laziest lounge singer (@KrangTNelson) June 5, 2025
#8
Days like this only come around once every few years. Embrace it. Cherish it. We deserve this— Fred Delicious 🍆 (@Fred_Delicious) June 5, 2025
#9
Truth Social has crashed from the traffic surge and in so doing accidentally created a hauntingly poignant image. pic.twitter.com/ryaZrp9qkL — Jeff Blehar is *BOX OFFICE POISON* (@EsotericCD) June 5, 2025
#10
We're like four or five tweets away from national secrets— Matt Margolis (@ItsMattsLaw) June 5, 2025
#11
big day for guys who keep asking Grok if this is true— Matt Margolis (@ItsMattsLaw) June 5, 2025
#12
Someone put Musk on a podcast immediately, this needs to escalate 😂— Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) June 5, 2025
#13
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) June 5, 2025
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#15
today is a great day for the chronically online sickos, of which I consider myself to be a proud member— Jamie (@jlew8) June 5, 2025
#16
Are men maybe too emotional for positions of leadership?— Sam Stein (@samstein) June 5, 2025
#17
Didn't realize this was a prophecy pic.twitter.com/H0z9fxEvqK — The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) June 5, 2025
#18
how it feels trying not to miss a good joke right now pic.twitter.com/9Pfgb1PlCi — The Ginger Swindler (superbowl champ) (@lilydsmith) June 5, 2025
#19
"Your name is Elon now." pic.twitter.com/thWx9PrZrW — Autism Capital 🧩 (@AutismCapital) June 5, 2025
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I'm running out of popcorn 🍿🍿🤣 pic.twitter.com/7DTN3MBq3V — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) June 5, 2025
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