In a stunning twist to an already bitter public feud between two of the most powerful men on the planet, Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has sided with President Donald Trump and delivered a scathing public assessment of his own son’s mental state. In a series of comments made during a televised appearance in Moscow, Errol Musk declared that Elon Musk is currently suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after what he described as a turbulent and psychologically taxing five-month stint serving in Trump’s administration.

The elder Musk went so far as to say his son’s involvement in politics was a mistake and predicted that Trump will ultimately prevail in their high-profile battle.

Speaking to Moscow-based Tsargrad TV on Sunday, Errol Musk painted a vivid picture of his son’s current state of mind and the toll that the political world has taken on him. According to a report by The Sun, Errol said, “They are all suffering from a bit of PTSD, a post‑traumatic stress disorder over the last few months.” Referring to Elon Musk’s role as an informal White House adviser and political backer following his nearly $300,000,000 investment to support Trump’s reelection campaign, Errol likened his son’s experience to that of a strained marriage: “It was a turbulent five‑month stint. So at the moment, Elon is inclined to say that he’s made a mistake. Trump will prevail. He’s the president, he was elected as the president.”

The timing of Errol Musk’s statements is significant. The public rift between Trump and Musk has dominated headlines since it exploded into public view after Musk’s harsh criticism of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which the billionaire called “outrageous,” “pork-filled,” and a “disgusting abomination.”

Musk then poured fuel on the fire by sharing a controversial post on X (formerly Twitter), accusing Trump of being named in files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The White House forcefully denied the accusation, with Trump’s team branding Musk’s behavior as disrespectful and reckless.

Errol Musk’s Moscow remarks appear to have been part of a broader media campaign. At the Future Forum 2050 conference—headlined by Russian ultranationalist Alexander Dugin—Errol reiterated his belief that the feud between his son and Trump is unfortunate but likely to be temporary. “They’ve been under incredible stress for five months. Give them a break,” Errol said, according to Izvestia, a Russian national newspaper.

“They had to get rid of the opposition, try to restore normalcy, focus on ordinary matters, and so on. They’re exhausted and tense, so something like this isn’t unusual.”

The comments have ignited a global media firestorm. Errol Musk’s open siding with Trump has shocked many observers, particularly given Elon Musk’s own status as one of the most influential and polarizing tech titans of the modern era. In a separate interview with Al Arabiya English’s Global News Today, Errol admitted he had not spoken directly to his son about the feud but had texted him urging him to deescalate the situation.

“I haven’t spoken to him, but I did send him a message, you know, telling him to make sure this fizzles out,” Errol told host Tom Burges Watson.

Errol also distanced himself from Elon’s now-deleted post linking Trump to Epstein, calling it a “silly mistake.” “I have no idea. I don’t know what he was thinking,” he said. “I think people lash out when they’re under stress. I can only imagine that’s just a silly mistake.”Meanwhile, Trump himself has shown no signs of wanting to reconcile. In a phone interview with NBC News, the president said Musk would face “very serious consequences” if he began funding Democrats following their falling out. “If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” Trump said bluntly.

Asked whether he intended to repair the relationship, Trump responded, “No,” adding, “I would assume that our relationship is over.” He further accused Musk of disrespecting the office of the president, saying, “You could not disrespect the office of the president.”White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also weighed in last week, telling Newsweek that Musk’s opposition to the bill was purely self-serving. “This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted.

The president is focused on passing this historic piece of legislation and making our country great again,” she said.

Trump himself took to Truth Social to expand on the matter. “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It’s a Record Cut in Expenses, $1,600,000,000,000 Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn’t pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that. I didn’t create this mess, I’m just here to FIX IT,” Trump wrote.

He also added a stinging personal jab: “Elon was ‘wearing thin,’ I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!”Errol Musk’s remarks in Moscow are also being viewed through the lens of international politics. The elder Musk’s appearance at a conference so closely linked to the Kremlin and Russian ultranationalist circles has raised eyebrows. Some analysts have speculated that his public support for Trump may be part of a broader Russian effort to sow discord within American political and business elites.

For Elon Musk, the fallout continues to reverberate. The tech mogul, who had thrown significant financial and personal support behind Trump’s reelection last year, now finds himself isolated politically, targeted by both Trump and increasingly skeptical segments of the Republican establishment.

The Tesla CEO’s recent flirtations with Democratic figures and discussions about potentially backing their 2028 presidential campaigns have further inflamed tensions.

For now, the path to any resolution appears murky. Trump has set a July 4 deadline for Senate Republicans to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill, raising the stakes in Washington. Whether Musk will continue to escalate or heed his father’s call to let the feud “fizzle out” remains to be seen.

In the meantime, the saga offers a stark illustration of how quickly alliances can unravel in the brutal arena of American politics. What began as a powerful partnership between a sitting U.S. president and the world’s richest man has now devolved into a personal and political vendetta that is playing out before a captivated global audience.

And with Errol Musk’s latest comments amplifying the drama, the family dynamics behind this public feud have only added another unpredictable layer to one of the year’s most sensational political stories.