What started as subtle tension finally exploded on Thursday when Donald Trump and Elon Musk went from awkward allies to bitter enemies — all in full view of the internet. On X (formerly Twitter), users couldn’t look away from what many dubbed the “big, beautiful breakup.”

After years of barely concealed tension, their clash became a full-on public brawl. Musk threw out accusations linking Trump to Epstein, while Trump shot back, calling for federal subsidies to be pulled from Tesla and SpaceX. It was the kind of chaotic back-and-forth that reminded everyone of vintage Twitter drama — only this time it involved two of the most powerful men in the world.

Naturally, MAGA supporters were stunned. Watching their heroes attack each other led to awkward silence, wild coping, and plenty of memes. Kanye West added his own surreal note to the mess by tweeting, “Broooos please noooooo 🫂 We love you both so much.”

Far-right personalities tried (and failed) to make sense of it. Some framed the fight in bizarre, hyper-masculine terms, calling it a battle of “high-agency males” and a display of “phallocentric communication.” Jack Posobiec and Joey Mannarino were particularly theatrical — talking about “balls the size of the moon” and “what masculinity looks like.” Yes, really.

Even Musk’s ex, Ashley St. Clair, joined the circus, tweeting at Trump: “lmk if u need any breakup advice.”

While MAGA struggled, Trump and Musk’s critics were having the time of their lives. Memes flooded the platform. Jokes flew. Even politicians joined in. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez summed up the moment perfectly, saying: “Oh man, the girls are fighting, aren’t they?”

It was a rare, glorious day on the internet — absurd, chaotic, and deeply entertaining. And for once, even the Democrats didn’t ruin the fun.