The public spat between the billionaire Elon Musk and President Trump has captivated MAGA-friendly podcasters, including Joe Rogan and Theo Von.

As Mr. Musk entered President Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known.

Top Republicans have brushed aside concerns that Donald Trump’s landmark tax bill risks being derailed by his extraordinary clash with Elon Musk as the party closes ranks around the US president. The two men fell out in dramatic fashion on Thursday after a spat triggered by disagreements over the president’s “big beautiful bill” erupted into an all out feud that some feared could scupper the legislation.

President Trump’s decision to pull a close associate of Elon Musk’s out of the running to lead NASA helped doom an extraordinary partnership.