Washington, D.C. — In what insiders are already calling one of the most explosive political meltdowns of the year, tech billionaire Elon Musk was forcibly removed from a high-level GOP donor summit late last night after a violent verbal clash with several of Trump’s senior cabinet officials.
The shocking incident unfolded during a closed-door fundraiser at an undisclosed location near Capitol Hill. The summit, attended by dozens of top Republican strategists, donors, and White House officials, was expected to be a routine event — until Elon Musk walked in.
According to multiple witnesses present, Musk entered the room “visibly agitated,” pacing and muttering to himself before taking a seat near the front of the room.
But things went off the rails within minutes.
“He was clearly not okay,” said one GOP insider, who spoke under condition of anonymity. “He kept talking over people, making weird jokes about DOGE, and lashing out at the media. But then the shouting started — and that’s when everything changed.”
Sources claim Musk grew enraged when a senior Trump advisor allegedly dismissed Tesla’s recent stock collapse as “a liability for conservative messaging,” reportedly telling Musk: “Your brand is hurting our base.”
That comment, according to one witness, set Musk off.
“Elon stood up, slammed both hands on the table, and started screaming. It wasn’t just yelling — it was unhinged,” said one Republican donor. “He kept repeating, ‘You used me! You all used me for your image!’”
Attendees say security was called when Musk began cursing out several cabinet officials, including Chief of Staff Joe Raines and Communications Director Lyle Berrigan. The altercation escalated when Musk allegedly shouted one line that instantly silenced the entire room:
“I MADE YOU. And I can destroy you just as fast.”
According to multiple attendees, the statement was met with a stunned silence. “No one spoke,” one witness said. “People just stared at him like he had completely lost it.”
Security quickly escorted Musk out of the venue, though reports suggest he continued shouting down the hallway as guests looked on in disbelief.
The aftermath has been swift and brutal.
Within hours of the incident, several GOP officials unfollowed Musk on X (formerly Twitter), and sources close to the Republican National Committee confirmed that all future communication with Musk has been “suspended indefinitely.”
One senior Trump aide told reporters off the record: “Elon Musk is no longer welcome in our donor network. He’s unstable, toxic, and a liability. This isn’t 2020 — the party’s moved on.”
The rift comes amid Musk’s worsening public image following the steep decline of both Tesla and Dogecoin. Tesla shares have plummeted over 30% in the past three months alone, and DOGE — once a meme coin Musk championed — has lost nearly 70% of its value over the last year.
Musk’s bizarre behavior hasn’t helped. Just last week, he broke down in a now-viral Bloomberg interview after being asked about Tesla’s falling market cap. Critics have labeled him “erratic,” and former allies within the crypto and tech world have started to distance themselves.
Political analysts are now calling this the “official fall of Elon Musk.”
“Elon thrived when he was the renegade billionaire,” said media strategist Kara Belton. “But once he tried to enter politics, the pressure changed him. He can’t control the narrative anymore — and last night proves it.”
Social media has erupted in the wake of the news. Hashtags like #ElonMeltdown, #GOPvsMusk, and #ElonUnhinged have been trending on X all morning, with users across the spectrum reacting in disbelief.
One viral post reads: “Elon Musk screaming that he made the GOP and can destroy them is the most delusional thing I’ve heard all year. His ego finally exploded.”
As of this morning, neither Musk nor any member of his team has issued a public statement. His last post on X — simply reading “Unbelievable.” — has been interpreted by fans and critics alike as a cryptic nod to the chaos that unfolded last night.
Meanwhile, insiders say the fallout may only just be beginning.
“There are recordings,” one source confirmed. “And once they leak, it’s going to get even uglier.”