For a long time Elon Musk and Donald Trump appeared to be a formidable team. Currently, the relationship between two friends not going well which has led to various types of criticism in media.

Tesla chief frequently influenced US administration policies playing a crucial role in various government decisions.

Elon Musk vs Donald Trump: Reports now suggest that their once-strong partnership is unraveling. Speculation at an all-time high—has Trump finally lost faith in Musk? Could the tech billionaire be on the verge of losing his government position?

According to a New York Times report Trump has become increasingly frustrated with Musk. U.S. president has reportedly begun scrutinizing Musk’s role summoning cabinet members to assess his contributions and demanding a breakdown of how much government expenditure Musk has reduced.

The tension stems from several key policy decisions. Musk was a vocal supporter of Trump’s policies including shutting down USAID reforming immigration laws and expelling undocumented migrants. He also echoed Trump’s skepticism about UN and NATO’s growing costs on the U.S. administration.

After securing his second term, Trump entrusted Musk with a major government role appointing him as head of Department of Government Efficiency—a position that gave him significant influence over budget cuts and workforce reductions.

Musk aggressively carried out layoffs warning employees that only those willing to work extreme hours would keep their jobs.

Musk’s relations with key figures in administration took a sour turn when he clashed with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Reports suggest that these disputes have escalated to the point where Trump himself had to intervene.

Situation reportedly deteriorated further during a March 6 cabinet meeting Trump’s first after re-election. According to sources, Musk openly criticized Marco Rubio, accusing him of failing to downsize the State Department. He went as far as saying that Rubio is “better at delivering dramatic speeches on TV than at actual governance.”

Musk didn’t stop there—he also confronted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shouting over him as Duffy tried to defend himself. Heated exchange reportedly forced Trump to step in. New York Times claims that Trump while reaffirming Musk’s contributions made it clear that government decisions would now be solely handled by cabinet ministers, with Musk relegated to an advisory role.

White House sources have neither confirmed nor denied the reports. But leaks suggest that the Musk-cabinet rift became so intense that Trump had to personally de-escalate the situation.

Musk’s Controversial Stunt Adds Fuel to the Fire

Adding to Trump’s frustration Musk recently appeared at a public event wielding tree-cutting machine symbolizing his intent to slash government jobs with the same ruthlessness as clearing weeds.

Read more: Trump Limits Elon Musk’s Role in U.S. Administrative Staff Cuts

This stunt has reportedly sparked further backlash within U.S. Senate where officials are growing increasingly wary of Musk’s administrative influence.

With White House now viewing Musk’s interventions as overreach speculation mounting—will Trump strip Elon Musk of his government duties? Coming weeks may determine whether Musk remains a key player in Trump’s administration or is pushed out entirely.