Elon Musk has found an unlikely ally in Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, after his public feud with the former president escalated this week. Cohen, who once defended Trump but later became one of his fiercest critics, publicly offered to teach Musk “political guerrilla warfare” amid growing tensions between the billionaire and the White House. The move signals a potential shift in alliances as two of Trump’s most famous former allies unite against him.
Musk Turns on Trump
Once a vocal Trump supporter, Musk has recently lashed out at the former president over policy and personal grievances. He criticized Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” and accused him of trying to suppress the release of the Epstein files. Musk even claimed that Republicans “would not have won the 2024 elections without my support,” a statement that reportedly infuriated Trump’s camp.
Cohen Extends Support
Michael Cohen — who served as Trump’s fixer before turning whistleblower — was quick to respond to Musk’s feud. On X, he messaged, “@elonmusk I told you this would happen. If you want to know how to fight political guerrilla warfare, DM me! Otherwise, you lose.” The post instantly went viral, with users speculating whether Cohen and Musk might team up against their former ally.
Warning About Trump’s Power
In a follow-up Substack post, Cohen cautioned Musk about the dangers of underestimating Trump’s influence. “Trump has the full weight of the federal government behind him,” he wrote. “Musk made the classic mistake of believing he was untouchable.” Cohen, who served time in federal prison for tax and campaign finance violations, said his own downfall taught him how Trump discards even his most loyal allies.
“Bromance” With Trump Ends
Cohen’s post included a blistering warning about Trump’s pattern of using and abandoning supporters. “No one — not Bannon, not Jared, not Rudy, not me, and definitely not Elon — has ever been more important to Trump than Trump,” Cohen wrote. “The ‘bromance’ is never about you. It’s about what he can extract from you — your loyalty, your power, your credibility, your money. And when it’s over, it’s scorched earth.”
Fallout Across Tech and Politics
The Musk-Trump feud has rippled through both the political and business worlds. Analysts suggest the spat could reshape tech sector alliances, especially given Musk’s influence across industries from AI to space exploration. Trump, meanwhile, continues to leverage his loyal base online, hinting at retaliation through social media posts and rallies.
Shift in Power Dynamics
Cohen’s outreach to Musk underscores shifting power lines in American politics. Both men, once key figures in Trump’s orbit, now appear aligned against him. While it’s unclear whether Musk will respond publicly to Cohen’s offer, the exchange hints at deeper fractures within Trump’s former circle — and could signal broader changes in conservative and corporate power structures.