One doesn’t need to have possessed the powers of Nostradamus to predict that the greatest bromance of the modern era, between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, would end in headline-blaring tears.

Nor is it surprising they would finish their relationship in a flame-throwing blaze given both missed out on genes that carried understatement or restraint.

Not happy, Elon. Credit: AP

For a while, the interests of the leader of the free world and its richest citizen were aligned and their combined force fortified their potency – but ultimately, it was a fragile union of colossal egos.

Only one could emerge from this union triumphant albeit somewhat bruised – and it was Trump.

There are various theories about what precipitated Musk’s move to “go postal” on Trump’s signature tax and spending bill.

The billionaire declared on social media that, “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”

To ensure the maximum bang for his buck, Musk posted the rapid-fire series of critical comments during a White House press briefing, blindsiding Trump’s communications........

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