What started as a bromance between two billionaires has descended into a mud-slinging match in a matter of days.

Since Elon Musk’s exit from the White House last week, he has denounced Donald Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill, suggested the President should be impeached, and claimed his former boss is named in files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump has lashed out a his former ally, declaring Musk is “crazy” and has “lost his mind”.

“I’m not even thinking about Elon. He’s got a problem. The poor guy’s got a problem,” he said.

Though their back-and-forth appeared filled with petty or outlandish claims, the public clash could carry serious legal and financial consequences.

Huge financial losses

Tesla shares plunged by approximately 14.2 per cent by the market’s c

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