'Tired, Stressed': Errol Musk Blames ‘PTSD’ For His Son’s Public Fallout With Donald Trump

Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 07:44 IST

According to Errol Musk, the two individuals have been under stress for the past five months, with the bill serving as the breaking point that escalated their tensions.

Errol Musk, the father of billionaire Elon Musk.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk has claimed that his son’s outburst against US President Donald Trump was a result of ‘PTSD’ incurred during his time in the White House, adding that his son erred by confronting Trump, who he believed was ultimately going to win their contentious dispute.

The senior Musk made the remark in Moscow, where he is expected to address a forum organised by Vladimir Putin’s closest aides.

The Tesla CEO and the Republican leader had a bitter, public fall out after the former criticised the Trump administration’s recent “Big, Beautiful Bill."

“So they had an argument about that [bill], and as they are all suffering from a bit of PTSD, a post-traumatic stress disorder over the last few months, they started hitting out at each other," Errol Said as reported by Metro.

“But unfortunately, he doesn’t realise that in order to get their votes in the Senate and the Congress, Trump has to do that," he added.

According to Musk Sr, the two prominent figures had been under considerable stress for the past five months, with the bill serving as the breaking point that escalated their tensions.

“They are the only two people left in the arena, Trump and Elon, and all they were used to was fighting with the opposition. They’ve been under a lot of stress for five months. And it gives them a break. You know, they’ve had to get rid of all the opposition, try and put the country back on track, and do normal things and so forth," Errol said.

Musk-Trump Feud

Once close allies, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are now locked in a public feud that has rapidly escalated. The fallout began after Musk strongly criticised Trump’s sweeping tax and domestic policy bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination".

What began as a policy disagreement quickly became personal, with both sides exchanging insults online and in private meetings. Musk even resurfaced old quotes from Trump and GOP leaders about spending and deficits, further fuelling tensions.

In response, Trump suggested severing federal ties with Musk’s companies. Just weeks ago, Musk was still being honoured as a trusted advisor to the administration; now, the relationship appears to have completely broken down.

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