Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Clash Over Alleged Election Remarks

Musk claims Bezos predicted Trump’s loss and advised selling Tesla and SpaceX stock, a claim Bezos has denied as untrue.

Elon Musk alleged that Jeff Bezos told people Trump would lose the 2024 U.S. presidential election and advised selling Tesla and SpaceX stock.
Jeff Bezos categorically denied the claim on X, calling it '100% not true,' to which Musk responded with a laughing emoji and retracted his statement.
The public exchange highlights the longstanding rivalry between Musk and Bezos, particularly in the space and tech industries, with their companies competing for government contracts.
Musk played a prominent role in Trump’s successful re-election campaign, contributing over $130 million and gaining an advisory role in the newly created Department of Government Efficiency.
Bezos faced criticism for halting The Washington Post’s tradition of endorsing presidential candidates, a move he defended as necessary to maintain journalistic credibility.