From Adversaries to Unexpected Pacification: Elon Musk Shifts Tone towards Donald Trump
Dispute between Elon Musk and Donald Trump reconciles as Musk adopts conciliatory approach - Elon Musk offers reconciliatory remarks in his ongoing argument with Donald Trump.
In a surprising turn of events, tech magnate Elon Musk softens his stance towards U.S. President Donald Trump. "Apologies for overstepping the mark on some tweets about President @realDonaldTrump," Musk wrote on the X platform.
This surprising change in tone comes just days after Trump made veiled threats against Musk for potentially supporting the Democrats. In an interview with NBC News, Trump, a Republican, cautioned Musk that "if he makes that move, then he'll have to face the consequences." While Trump didn't elaborate on any specific penalties, the remark sent shockwaves through the tech community.
The discord between the two powerhouses was ignited by a tax and budget bill proposed by Trump that Musk vocally opposed. Musk advocates for drastic spending cuts, which were not reflected in the bill. The once harmonious relationship between Musk, the wealthiest individual on the planet, and Trump, the most influential political figure, morphed into an open mudslinging match.
Musk's Verbal Assault of Donald Trump
Musk launched a series of attacks on Trump via Twitter, accusing him among other things, of being unable to secure the presidency without Musk's support. Musk, who had previously contributed over $250 million to Trump's campaign and earned the trust of the Republican Party, poured scorn on Trump, hinting at his questionable background. Trump reciprocated with barbs of his own, suggesting cuts in contracts and subsidies for Musk's ventures like Tesla and SpaceX, which could potentially cost billions.
Although Musk has voiced regret, it remains unclear whether the two adversaries are on the brink of a truce. The feud has remained stubbornly adversarial, with both parties exchanging provocative tweets and public accusations. The absence of any overt efforts to bridge the gap points towards a continuing standoff.
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A closer examination of the reasons behind the feud reveals the following:
The Grounds for Disagreement
- Dislike for the Budget Bill: Musk staunchly criticized the bill as a "disgusting abomination" due to its provision of pork spending. Musk's companies, particularly Tesla, were not granted favorable provisions in the bill.[2]
- Electric Vehicle Tax Credit: The legislative initiative included cuts to the electric vehicle tax credit, an essential incentive for companies like Tesla. Musk and Tesla had made significant efforts to maintain this credit, yet their efforts were not successful.[2]
- Public Accusations: The conflict escalated when Musk claimed that Trump would not have won the presidency without his support. Additionally, Musk pointed to Trump's name appearing in the Jeffrey Epstein files as a reason for the maintained secrecy surrounding the infamous documents.[1]
[1]https://www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-jeffrey-epstein-links-exposed
[2]https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/07/tesla-stock-rushes-lower-on-elon-musks-warning-of-republican-cuts-to-ev-tax-credit.html
- The feud between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump was initially sparked by their disagreements on budget and tax matters, including the proposed bill that Musk deemed a "disgusting abomination" due to its pork spending provisions and the cuts to the electric vehicle tax credit.
- The conflict escalated as Musk made public accusations against Trump, stating that Trump would not have become President without his support, and referencing Trump's name in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- This feud was covered by NBC News, where Trump cautioned Musk about the potential consequences of supporting the Democrats.
- Despite Elon Musk's recent apology to Trump, it is uncertain whether the two adversaries will reconcile, as they continue to exchange volatile tweets and public accusations, with no signs of a truce.
