Former US President Donald Trump’s social media jab at Elon Musk over a soured relationship ignited a wave of reactions from late-night comedians. Comparing the split to a “Tesla flying off a cliff,” the talk show hosts mocked the sudden fallout between two of the world’s most talked-about figures.
In an unexpected turn of political drama and tech celebrity rivalry, Donald Trump’s recent social media outburst targeting Elon Musk has become prime fodder for late-night talk shows. The former U.S. President posted a fiery Truth Social message slamming the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, ending what many believed to be an unusual alliance between two high-profile figures.
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The spat appears to stem from Musk’s distancing from Trump during the 2024 election cycle, with Musk favoring more centrist or libertarian candidates. Trump’s response was characteristically harsh, accusing Musk of betrayal and incompetence—prompting widespread mockery from comedians like Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers.
Colbert quipped, “That relationship went off a cliff faster than a self-driving Tesla,” while Fallon joked that the feud was the first time “a rocket scientist got burned by a guy who can’t even spell rocket.”
Late-night segments have focused on the irony of the feud, given Musk’s past praise for Trump’s business policies and Trump’s past boasting of Musk’s achievements. The online community has also joined in with memes and commentary, with hashtags like #TrumpVsMusk trending globally.
The fallout signals a growing distance between conservative political circles and once-aligned tech elites. It also reflects the evolving dynamics of celebrity influence in American politics, where Twitter/X spats often dominate headlines more than policy.
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly fall out via social media.
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Late-night hosts mock the feud with punchy one-liners.
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Comedians compare it to a “self-driving Tesla crash.”
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The spat highlights political-technology tensions.
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Online memes and global trends followed soon after.
