(TJV NEWS) Former President Donald Trump issued a pointed warning to Elon Musk, cautioning the billionaire entrepreneur against funding Democratic candidates in opposition to the America First agenda. In an interview with NBC News, Trump said Musk would face “very serious consequences” if he tries to derail the GOP’s major budget bill. While he didn’t specify what those consequences would be, Trump made it clear that political opposition from Musk wouldn’t go unanswered.

Once allies—Musk even helped lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency—the two have since parted ways. Musk has recently criticized Trump on X (formerly Twitter), even briefly sharing and deleting a post linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump responded by accusing Musk of disrespecting the presidency and confirmed that their relationship is likely finished.