U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a sharp warning to Elon Musk, threatening “very serious consequences” if the Tesla and SpaceX CEO chooses to support Democratic candidates in future elections. The fallout reveals a widening rupture between two dominant figures in politics and business.

In a striking statement, Bill Gates has openly criticized Elon Musk for his growing political influence outside the United States. Gates, a renowned philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, expressed disapproval of Musk’s involvement in global political matters, referring to such interference as “insane.” “Concerns Over Political Influence”