Musk has consistently voiced his disapproval towards Trump.
That Bill's a Bust! Elon Musk Slams Trump Over Controversial Tax Proposal
American tycoon Elon Musk has gone ballistic, firing off tweets and snarky comments at US President Donald Trump following Trump's controversial remarks about Musk's role in the 2024 elections. Trump, during a White House press conference, suggested that he would've won Pennsylvania without Musk's backing - one of the key states Musk sought to help sway.
Here's the lowdown on what went down:
The Partys' Falling Out
Trump responded to Musk's recent public opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill, a contentious tax proposal, by expressing disappointment. Musk was a close ally before their relationship took a turn for the worse. Trump hinted that he's not sure their alliance is still on solid ground.
The Stakes are High
Trump claimed that, without Musk's aid during the campaign, he still would've taken Pennsylvania. Musk hit back hard, asserting that he was instrumental in ensuring Trump's victory, and indicated that, without Musk, Trump would've lost the election and, tragically, the Republicans would've only had a thin majority in the Senate.
Musk, venting on Twitter, criticized the tax plan vehemently, denouncing it for exacerbating the already immense US budget deficit. To drive home his point, he referenced Trump's earlier statements against ballooning deficits, snarkily asking, "Whatever happened to that dude who used to rant about deficits? Has he been cloned?"
Sour Sweet Farewell
Musk officially ended his tenure as an advisor in Trump's administration in May. Despite his departure, reports suggested that he would remain an unofficial advisor. However, the pair's alliance has unraveled rapidly, with both parties exchanging barbs in public. Musk has lashed out at Trump's policies and the administration's handling of promises, while Trump has minimized Musk's impact on the election's outcome.
Just like that, the once close ties between these two powerful figures have frayed, leaving onlookers to wonder what will unfold in the future.
- Despite the strained relationship, the ongoing war-and-conflicts between Elon Musk and President Trump over policy-and-legislation has elevated to general-news headlines, with the contentious One Big Beautiful Bill at the center of their dispute.
- In the world of crime-and-justice, Trump's accusations against Musk, stating that he did not significantly contribute to Trump's victory in the 2016 elections, has sparked debates among political analysts, with Musk insisting otherwise.
- The recent fallout between Musk and Trump has not only dominated politics but has also seeped into sports, with Musk expressing his disapproval of the tax proposal in the context of sports-betting, claiming it would further widen the US budget deficit.
- As the drama between the two titans unfolds, the sports world waits to see if this controversy will have any impact on Musk's future involvement in sports-betting ventures, a realm where he has shown significant interest.
