US President Donald Trump has suggested that Doge, the cost-cutting agency Elon Musk helped set up, could be used to hurt the billionaire's companies - as the former allies continue their public dispute over Trump's budget plans.

Elon Musk, Trump’s former ally and DOGE co-leader, is feuding with the president over a spending bill, with DOGE potentially undermining his influence. Musk’s businesses, like Tesla and SpaceX, rely on federal subsidies, which Trump threatens to cut, escalating the conflict.