據 NBC 報道，特朗普表示，若馬斯克資助反對共和黨預算案的民主黨候選人，將面臨「非常嚴重的後果」。特朗普稱：「如果他這麼做，他會為此付出代價。」但未透露具體措施。特朗普補充說，已無意願修復自己與馬斯克的關係，「我認為這段關係已經結束了。」兩人近期因共和黨主導的預算案在社交媒體上公開交鋒，特朗普稱馬斯克「對總統職位極不尊重」。

According to NBC, Trump said Musk would face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democratic candidates opposing the Republican budget. 'If he does that, he will pay a price for it,' Trump said, without disclosing specific measures. Trump added that he has no intention of repairing his relationship with Musk. 'I think the relationship is over.' The two recently clashed publicly on social media over the Republican-led budget, with Trump accusing Musk of being 'extremely disrespectful to the presidency.'