Watch: Did Trump win the re-election because of Musk?

The Partnership

The relationship between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk began to deteriorate after Musk expressed disdain for Trump's spending bill. Their partnership was initially formed when Musk endorsed Trump after an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Musk later campaigned for Trump in the same state and presented several $1 million cheques to voters.

Explosive Row

The relationship between the two men came crashing down after an explosive row that ensued following Musk's disapproval of Trump's spending bill.

Key Vote State

The BBC's North America Correspondent, Nomia Iqbal, probes voters in key state Pennsylvania to ascertain if they believe Musk was the secret weapon that led Trump to win the 2024 presidential election.