Hyderabad, June 6 -- The once-powerful alliance between US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has dramatically unraveled, culminating in a fierce public feud and explosive allegations. The rupture follows months of collaboration, including Musk's substantial financial support for Trump's 2024 re-election and a high-profile White House appointment, but recent policy disagreements have turned the relationship into open warfare.

From political allies to public enemies

For much of the past year, Trump and Musk were seen as political partners, with Musk reportedly investing nearly 200 million dollars in Trump's campaign and later heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration.

However, ...