“The Girls Are Fighting”: Social Media Can’t Get Enough of Donald Trump’s Messy Breakup With Elon Musk

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On Thursday, it felt much like the early days of Twitter as users on the platform currently known as X enthusiastically witnessed the highly visible falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, a split reminiscent of a stunning breakup.

The long-anticipated feud between Trump and Musk unfolded, as simmering tensions boiled over into a heated social media dispute. Their exchanges became increasingly bitter, with Musk accusing Trump of being mentioned in the Epstein Files, and Trump retaliating by threatening to revoke the billions in federal subsidies given to Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX companies.

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The inevitable break between Trump and Musk occurred as pent-up animosity erupted into a full-blown social media spat. Their comments grew increasingly petty, with Musk suggesting that Trump was implicated in the Epstein Files, and Trump responding by warning that the U.S. government might withdraw the billions in federal support it provides to Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX ventures.

The unfitting and disrespectful display of the most influential and wealthiest men exchanging insults and shocking accusations with each other, not surprisingly, caused worry and embarrassment for their supporters, who were perplexed by a dispute between their two MAGA idols. One of the strangest and funniest reactions to this split, and one that was seized upon by every late-night TV host, came from Kanye West, the disgraced rapper. He merely tweeted, “Broooos please noooooo 🫂 We love you both so much.”

The unseemly and inappropriate spectacle of the world’s most influential and wealthiest men trading insults and shocking accusations with each other predictably caused concern and embarrassment among their supporters, who were puzzled by a disagreement between their two MAGA heroes. One of the strangest and funniest reactions to this falling out, which was eagerly seized upon by every late-night TV host, came from Kanye West, a disgraced rapper. He simply tweeted, “Broooos please noooooo 🫂 We love you both so much.

On Thursday, there was an overwhelming display of right-wing sentiment, resulting in numerous unintentionally amusing tweets from various prominent Twitter personalities. Notably, billionaire Bill Ackman, known for his rambling and verbose tweets, expressed a heartfelt message: “I back @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk, and it would be beneficial for our wonderful nation if they could resolve their differences.” We are stronger when united rather than divided.

The somber mood was aptly expressed by Alex Jones, founder of InfoWars, who tweeted, “I hope we all get through this.” Some supporters of MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement drifted into bizarrely sexual territories as well. For instance, Jack Posobiec, a prominent figure on the far-right, tweeted in earnest, “Some of you can’t handle two influential men exchanging views, and it shows. This is direct communication (phallocentric) versus indirect communication (gynocentric). I realize this might be new to you.” Another ardent MAGA supporter, Joey Mannarino, tweeted, “Trump and Elon aren’t engaging in a dispute that can’t be resolved. People tend to forget how men with substantial courage spar. You’re witnessing two individuals with testicular fortitude as big as the moon discuss an issue. This is what masculinity looks like.

To summarize the peculiar state of America in 2025, one of Elon Musk’s multiple ex-partners, Ashley St. Clair, who is currently embroiled in a legal disagreement with him, posted on Twitter to Donald Trump, “Hey @realDonaldTrump, let me know if you need any advice on ending relationships.

Conversely, those who dislike Trump and Musk couldn’t contain their excitement, and their tweets echoed the lively atmosphere of Twitter before X. A multitude of memes flooded the platform, as users creatively shared their thoughts. Notably, elected Democrats participated, adding to the merriment rather than dampening it. In a conversation outside Congress, prominent Democratic figure Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked about the disagreement, to which she responded, “Wow, it seems like the women are arguing, doesn’t it?

On an exceptionally splendid day for those constantly connected to the internet, The Hollywood Reporter curated some top-notch tweets that encapsulated the spirit of the nation. Enjoy!

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2025-06-06 11:54