In a post on Truth Social, Trump took aim at Musk for the subsidies his companies have received, particularly for electric vehicles. Trump said without them, Musk would "probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa."

Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa,” Trump said.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk appeared to kiss the ring of President Donald Trump on Wednesday after he renewed his criticism against the president’s “big, beautiful bill” this week.