Trump-Musk Feud Escalates: From Allies to Adversaries
The relationship between former allies President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has deteriorated rapidly,marked by public spats,threats,and accusations. Once relying on Musk for advice on federal agency restructuring and workforce reductions, trump now finds himself at odds with the tech mogul over legislative priorities and personal conduct.
The Genesis of the Conflict
The discord began when Musk lobbied against Trump’s centerpiece tax bill, labeling it a disgusting abomination.
This criticism drew a swift and public rebuke from Trump.
Did You know?
Elon Musk previously held a special White House advisory role, recommending strategies for dismantling federal agencies and reducing the workforce.
Trump responded on social media, stating that his former adviser just went CRAZY!
He further threatened to cancel billions of dollars in federal contracts held by Musk’s companies.
Tit-for-Tat: Escalating Retaliation
Musk retaliated by endorsing a third impeachment of Trump and accusing him of associating with accused sex trafficker jeffrey Epstein.
Pro Tip
Keep an eye on social media for real-time updates on this evolving feud. Both Trump and Musk are known for their active presence on various platforms.
Bannon’s Call for Deportation
Adding fuel to the fire,Steve Bannon,a political adviser to Trump,suggested that the president should deport musk back to South Africa.
Six Key Takeaways from the Trump-Musk Feud
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Trump’s Disappointment:
Trump expressed his disappointment with Musk during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
I’m very disappointed with Elon,
Trump said, attributing Musk’s criticism to the proposed legislation aimed at ending incentives for electric vehicles and the rejection of Musk’s choice to head NASA. -
Fading Relationship:
Trump acknowledged the deterioration of their relationship, stating,Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.
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Musk’s Tax Bill Criticism:
Musk has been vocal about his opposition to Trump’s tax and spending cuts, calling the cost adisgusting abomination
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Threats to Government Contracts:
Trump threatened to cancel Musk’s government contracts and subsidies, stating,The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!
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SpaceX’s Response:
In response to Trump’s threats,Musk stated,in light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts,@SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.
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Deportation Calls:
Steve Bannon urged the president to launch investigations into Musk, including his immigration status, claiming,They should initiate a formal inquiry of his immigration status, because I am of the strong belief that he is an illegal alien, and he should be deported from the country immediately.
