US-Tesla Tussle: An Unprecedented Battle between Trump and Musk
Feud between Trump and Musk continues, Department of Justice charges Abrego Garcia, additional updates: Trump and Musk's rivalry escalates; DOJ accuses Abrego Garcia; further news unfolds.
Wishing each other well on a Friday evening, President Trump and tech tycoon Elon Musk momentarily truce a day after their public spat turned intense. The alliance between the two once close allies disintegrated, leading to a feud over politics and business.
In a conversation with our News' Robert Costa, the President mentioned that he's centering his focus on domestic and foreign policies, while seemingly distancing himself from the feud with Musk. Sources from the White House have indicated that was no move to dismiss Musk-aligned staffers.
Throughout the day on Friday, both men avoided engaging in any public attacks. Musk, however, suggested starting his own political party, while Trump mentioned that he would reevaluate if cutting off Musk's government contracts is necessary.
Return of Deported Man
Following an "administrative error," the individual who was deported to El Salvador, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, has returned to the US. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that he would face criminal charges upon his return.
The Roots of the Feud
- Dispute over Trump's Spending Bill: The feud ignited when Musk spoke out against Trump's "big, beautiful bill," labeling it a "disgusting abomination." The criticism primarily stemmed from the bill's provision to end tax credits for electric vehicles, which would directly affect Musk's company, Tesla [1][2][3].
- Government Contracts and Policies: Trump threatened to cancel Musk's substantial government contracts, escalating the tension. The cancellation of these contracts would significantly impact Musk's businesses such as SpaceX [1][3].
Current Standoff
- Public Insults and Allegations: The war of words grew increasingly personal, with both figures exchanging public taunts. Musk went so far as to claim Trump couldn't have won without his support and hinted at Trump's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, allegations Trump hasn't publicly addressed [3].
- End of a Friendship: The public feud marked the downfall of a close relationship between the two, once humorously referred to as a "bromance" [2][4].
- Future Prospects: Despite the cooling down of the feud, there's no indication that Trump plans to reconcile soon. The political implications of this rift are profound, affecting both Trump's political funding and Musk's business interests [4].
Overall, the feud between Trump and Musk reflects the growing tensions between political figures and tech leaders, with significant repercussions for their respective interests and alliances.
[1]https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/09/03/trump-elon-musk-feud-escalates-over-tesla-spacex-contracts/[2]https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/03/us/politics/trump-musk-feud-planes.html[3]https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/04/trump-and-musk-beef-over-tesla-spacex-white-house-feud-explained.html[4]https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/the-trump-musk-feud-explained-what-you-need-to-know
- Amidst the ongoing political and business standoff between President Trump and Elon Musk, the general news has surfaced the possibility of Musk founding his own political party, as a response to their current feud.
- In the turmoil of the feud between Trump and Musk, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was earlier deported to El Salvador, has become a topic of general news, with accusations of administrative error and potential criminal charges upon his return to the US.
