Elon Musk, Donald Trump feud ‘fake’? Here's why conspiracy theorists are convinced

As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk cooled down on their attacks on each other, several conspiracy theorists came up with a wild theory

Published on: Jun 7, 2025, 21:49:27 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk cooled down on their attacks on each other, several conspiracy theorists came up with a wild theory. Social media users suggested that the duo's clash over the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ was ‘fake’ and ‘staged’. Some even added that they ‘cooked up’ the feud while Musk was working from Mar-a-Lago back in January.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been clashing over a tax bill this week (AFP)

This comes days after the Musk vs Trump breakup peaked this week after the Tesla CEO claimed that the administration was not releasing the Epstein Files because the president is mentioned in them. The billionaire did not stop there. He even shared a post calling for Donald Trump's impeachment and criticized his tariff policy, predicting a recession this year.

Trump, too, went after his former senior adviser and DOGE chief. He told reporters at the Oval Office that he was ‘disappointed’ in Musk and even threatened to roll back the 53-year-old's federal contracts.

“The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts,” Trump wrote on Truth Social

“Go ahead, make my day," Musk quickly replied on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Hours later, he announced SpaceX would begin decommissioning the spacecraft it used to carry astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station for NASA.

Why do conspiracy theorists think the Musk vs Trump feud is fake?

QAnon and conspiracy theory circles speculated that the Musk vs Trump clash and was a ruse to trick Democrats into demanding Epstein file disclosures.

Some said it’s a scripted ploy, dubbed ‘kayfabe’, a pro-wrestling term for staged conflicts.

QAnon influencer who goes by AwakenedOutlaw, with 300,000+ X followers, wrote: “Smooth-brained folks who haven't been paying attention and don't understand that kayfabe is in play, actually believe Trump and Musk are fighting."

Others said that the feud is ‘5D chess’ to manipulate Democrats. A Telegram user on David Clements’ channel said, “It's a wonderful game of 5D chess! Get the popcorn out, and watch the left go wild.”

Liz Crokin, a Pizzagate theorist, claimed, “It would not surprise me if the Deep State created fake evidence falsely implicating Trump. If this is case, their scheme will fail and backfire. So grab your popcorn and watch the media and Democrats falsely report Trump is a pedophile and a sex trafficker—this boomerang will be epic! 5D chess at its finest, baby—checkmate!”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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