Conflict Between Trump and Musk: From Friendship to Public War
Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two billionaires who previously demonstrated friendly relations, are now in a state of open conflict. It all started with Musk’s criticism of a bill, which he called a “disgusting anomaly” and a “large-scale, scandalous law, overflowing with wastefulness.” He urged his 220 million followers on the social network X to oppose this decision.
Trump initially did not react, but then sharply responded, stating that Musk had “gone crazy” after the cancellation of mandatory electric vehicle quotas. Furthermore, the former US president hinted at a possible termination of government subsidies for Musk’s companies, which negatively impacted Tesla’s stock.
Time to drop a real bomb: [Trump] is in the Epstein files. That’s why they still haven’t been released. Have a good day, DJT!
Consequences of the Dispute
Musk, in response, stated that SpaceX might cease operation of the Dragon spacecraft, which would leave NASA without a key transport vehicle. He also accused Trump of concealing information related to the Epstein scandal and predicted an economic recession due to the former president’s tariffs.
Trump’s tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year
The conflict between the two influential figures could have serious consequences, especially for Musk’s companies. The public spat has already affected Tesla’s market value, and if the situation does not change, it could lead to additional difficulties for the businessman. It is still unclear whether they will be able to find common ground, but for now, their relationship resembles a no-holds-barred fight.