Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, tech titans and fierce rivals, have clashed again. This time, the dispute involves Musk’s claim that Bezos advised friends to sell Tesla stock due to Trump’s election chances. Their rivalry, deeply rooted in personal and business conflicts, continues to dominate headlines.

Bezos denied the allegation, responding with “Nope. 100% not true.” Musk, possibly sarcastically, replied: “Well, then, I stand corrected,” with a laughing emoji.

  • Musk and Trump’s Growing Alliance:
    • Musk donated millions to Trump’s campaign, benefiting from a new government division tied to his interests.
    • Musk appeared in Trump’s election night family photo, highlighting their close ties.
    • Trump has shifted his stance on electric vehicles following Musk’s endorsement, calling them “incredible” despite earlier criticism.
  • Impact on Tesla:
    • Trump’s support boosted Tesla stock by 40% in the week after the election and 53% for the month.
    • Musk admitted his businesses were at risk if Trump had lost, saying he would have been “f–ked.”
  • Bezos’s Neutral Stance:
    • Bezos and the Washington Post refrained from endorsing either candidate to avoid perceptions of bias.
    • He argued that endorsements could harm journalistic independence and credibility.
  • Longstanding Rivalry in Business:
    • The Musk-Bezos feud extends to their space ventures, SpaceX and Blue Origin.
    • Amazon’s $10 billion Project Kuiper excluded SpaceX as a contractor, reportedly due to Bezos’s rivalry with Musk.
    • Musk has mocked Bezos for filing lawsuits against SpaceX and claimed Bezos couldn’t “sue [his] way to the moon.”

The Musk-Bezos feud continues to intertwine personal jabs with high-stakes business and political dynamics. As these billionaires clash over Tesla, Trump, and space exploration, their rivalry remains a defining drama in the tech and business world.