The drama between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has escalated into a full-blown public feud, and it’s starting to raise eyebrows across America.
Jake Paul, the former Trump supporter turned vocal commentator, recently stepped in to call out both men for what he sees as an embarrassing spat that’s doing more harm than good for the country.
Jake Paul Calls Out the Feud as Embarrassing America
Paul, who once endorsed Trump in a big, 18-minute video before last year’s election, took to social media to criticize the way Trump and Musk are handling their disagreements.
Musk had earlier accused Trump of being “in the Epstein files” on X (formerly Twitter), and also suggested Trump should be impeached for his economic policies, warning that his tariffs could plunge the U.S. into a recession.
In response, Jake Paul didn’t hold back. He pointed out that the Republican Party’s leadership seems stuck in a playground fight, with “Alpha male egos” acting immaturely despite being well into their 50s and beyond.
According to Paul, this kind of public back-and-forth only makes America look bad, and he urged the two to find a way to work together instead.
Paul’s Complex Relationship With Trump
It’s interesting because Paul’s relationship with Trump is complicated.
Although he backed Trump publicly last year and even praised him for surviving an assassination attempt, Paul couldn’t vote for him after moving to Puerto Rico and losing his voting rights.
Still, he made it clear at the time that many celebrities and athletes lean conservative privately, even if they don’t say it openly, thanks to the consequences faced by outspoken conservatives.
Reactions From Other Republican Supporters in Sports
This spat between Musk and Trump has shocked many in the Republican sports community.
Clay Travis, founder of OutKick, expressed disappointment that the two are now clashing publicly but reminded everyone how well they had collaborated during the 2024 election, which he called the most important of their lifetimes.
He also highlighted Musk’s past voting for Democrats, noting Musk only publicly supported Trump in mid-2024.
Meanwhile, Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports, who was vocal about supporting Trump last November, joked about the escalating tension, imagining Trump forcing Musk to fight Mark Zuckerberg in the Octagon.
Trump’s Threats and Bannon’s Harsh Words
The feud isn’t just about harsh tweets. Trump has threatened to cancel all government contracts with Musk’s companies, blaming Musk for pushing him out and calling him “CRAZY!”
In response, one of Trump’s longtime advisers, Steve Bannon, went even further by suggesting Musk should be deported — a shocking comment that reflects how personal the conflict has become.
The Fallout Begins: From Allies to Opponents
Trump and Musk were allies for less than a year before things started to unravel.
The tension began when Musk opposed a major Republican spending bill, arguing it undermined his efforts to cut costs related to the DOGE cryptocurrency.
Then the drama hit a new level when Trump was hosting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and was asked about Musk’s criticisms.
Trump admitted he was surprised by Musk’s attacks and hinted that the billionaire’s anger might stem less from budget concerns and more from policy changes under Trump’s administration.
These included pulling back electric vehicle mandates that impacted Tesla and replacing Musk’s favored nominee to lead NASA — moves that could threaten SpaceX’s future government contracts.
What’s Next for This Explosive Political Drama?
This showdown between two of the most high-profile figures in American politics and business leaves many wondering how it will affect the Republican Party and the country as a whole.
With millions watching, Jake Paul and others are hoping Trump and Musk can cool down and focus on working together — instead of making headlines for all the wrong reasons.