Will Musk be indicted? Trump closing DOGE? 10 bizarre questions after BFF duo's breakup

Trump and Musk's feud went public this week after the latter slammed promoted indictment claims against the president, and even linked him to the Epstein files

Published on: Jun 7, 2025, 15:18:43 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump and his ‘best buddy’, Elon Musk's, feud went public this week after the latter slammed the Republican-led tax bill, promoted indictment claims against the president, and even linked him to the infamous Epstein files. One person familiar with Trump's thinking told the Associated Press that the former DOGE head wants to have a dialogue with Trump, but the 78-year-old refused to talk to him.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's feud went public this week (AFP)

The two, who have overseen massive budget cuts across federal departments since January, have not spoken about each other since President Trump said he is ‘very disappointed’ in Musk.

After the Tesla chief accused Trump of being ungrateful in a series of tweets, the president told reporters: “I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot.”

Now, Republican lawmakers are worried about the potential consequences of a prolonged feud.

“I hope it doesn't distract us from getting the job done that we need to,” Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state said. "I think that it will boil over and they'll mend fences.”

However, bettors are placing wagers on bizarre potential consequences of the public breakup. According to Gamblin 11, people are asking questions about DOGE's future, Musk's potential indictment and even Donald Trump publicly bringing up the billionaire's alleged drug use. The website posted 10 questions with odds.

Here are the odds for Trump-Musk feud bets (as per Gambling 911)

What will happen first?

Trump to Post Photo-Shopped/AI Image of Musk – 1/1

Trump Mentions Musk Drug Use – 2/1

Trump to Terminate DOGE – 3/1

Musk Endorses Democratic Party – 14/1

Musk to Call For Trump Impeachment – 16/1

Musk to Be Indicted – 25/1

Either Challenges Others to Fight – 33/1

Trump Orders ICE to Deport Musk – 50/1

Melania to Start Working for Musk – 100/1

None of these consequences or bets are based on hard facts or evidence. Please note, we do not promote gambling. This story merely covers public sentiment amid the Trump-Musk feud.

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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