Musk's escalating criticism and mocking of European leaders and governments, which he has done repeatedly via X, the social media platform he owns, has sparked a backlash from

Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent. The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany,

Musk's Tesla stake rose by $111 billion — 65% — last year. All but $2 billion of Musk’s Tesla gain and about 98% of what other Tesla shareholders gained came after Election Day, when Musk began hanging out extensively with Donald Trump and started calling himself Trump’s “first buddy.

It's no secret that Elon Musk has been playing a big role in the soon-to-be Donald Trump administration. Musk, the world's richest man, endorsed Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election. He spent Election Night hanging out with the president-elect.

Tensions are reportedly rising between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, with the president-elect expressing frustration over Musk's constant presence.

Elon Musk has quickly become one of the most outspoken supporters of Donald Trump, both during his presidential campaign and ahead of his inauguration. The Tesla CEO has spent quality time with the former and future president and has even spent the holidays with the Trump family in Mar-a-Lago.

Despite appearing attached at the hip in recent months, Donald Trump and Elon Musk's friendship might not last. Is Trump getting annoyed with "President Musk"?