Elon Musk's fallout with Donald Trump was not just about the ballooning public debt, as many initially thought. The rift between the two went deeper than that.

It all came to a head when Trump axed Musk's NASA nominee, billionaire payments entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, in a late-night Truth Social post. This move pushed Musk over the edge, leading to his strong criticisms of the president.

Steve Bannon described Musk's actions as crossing the Rubicon, highlighting the escalating tensions between Trump and Musk. Isaacman, who had ties to Musk and SpaceX, was seen as a key figure in Musk's ambitious plans for space travel.

Isaacman's past interactions with Trump, including lawsuits and legal issues, added fuel to the fire. Despite being financially linked to SpaceX, Isaacman's history with Trump's casinos raised concerns.

Isaacman's political donations to Democratic candidates also raised red flags in Trump's eyes, leading to the rescinding of his nomination. Musk tried to intervene, but Trump remained firm in his decision.

Isaacman, blindsided by the turn of events, hinted that his ties to Musk played a role in Trump's decision. The fallout between Musk and Trump sheds light on the complexities of their relationship and the political dynamics at play.