Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos: Shocking War of Words Over Trump’s Controversial Comment

The public rivalry between tech titans Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos took a new turn after Musk claimed that Bezos had urged people to sell Tesla and SpaceX shares, predicting former President Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2024 election. Bezos, however, quickly denied the accusation in a rare post on X, formerly Twitter.

Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, wrote in a post: “Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump would lose for sure, so they should sell all their Tesla and SpaceX stock.” The post offered no additional details about who was present or the context of the alleged comment.

Bezos, founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, responded shortly afterward, saying, “Nope. 100% not true.” Musk followed up with a lighthearted acknowledgment, replying, “Well, then, I stand corrected,” punctuated with a laughter emoji.

The exchange highlights the long-standing rivalry between the two billionaires, who are currently ranked as the world’s richest individuals. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk holds the top spot with a net worth of $331 billion, while Bezos follows at No. 2 with $226 billion. The duo frequently switch places on the list, a testament to the scale of their fortunes and the competitive nature of their business empires.

While the spat may appear trivial, it underscores the tension between two of the world’s most influential figures, whose ambitions in space exploration and other industries have often put them at odds. Whether this latest exchange will escalate or remain a passing jab remains to be seen, but it’s clear the rivalry is far from over.