“Without me, Trump would have lost the election,” Musk wrote. “Such ingratitude.”
Elon Musk has intensified his ongoing feud with former U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that Trump would not have won the election without his backing.
Musk made the statement on Thursday via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Without me, Trump would have lost the election,” Musk wrote. “Such ingratitude.”
The billionaire entrepreneur’s comment is the latest in a series of public exchanges between the two influential figures. While Musk did not specify which election he was referring to, the remark is believed to point to the 2016 U.S. presidential race, during which Musk’s platforms and influence may have had some sway.
Trump has yet to issue a direct response to Musk’s claim. The relationship between the former president and the Tesla CEO has fluctuated over the years, with moments of both alignment and tension.
As the 2024 U.S. presidential race heats up, comments from high-profile tech figures like Musk are drawing increased political attention.
No official rebuttal was available from Trump’s campaign as of press time.