The Infamous Twitter Spat: Trump vs Musk Unleashed
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Ongoing online dispute intensifies: Trump vs. Musk's virtual spat heightens - Online feud intensifies: Trump and Musk exchange heated remarks digitally
Once upon a time, it seemed like the ultimate bromance. But now, Donald Trump and tech megamind Elon Musk are at each other's throats. The bitter feud between the two titans took off last Thursday in the White House, where Trump lashed out at Musk for his criticism of the proposed budget plans.
At first, Trump remained noncommittal about whether their friendship - a relic of Musk's tenure as a presidential advisor - would continue. "Elon and I hashed things out, but I'm seriously considering ending our bromance," Trump said during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. "I'm really disappointed, especially given his understanding of the law," Trump added, hinting at Musk's unexpected criticism.
Social Media Showdown
The spat quickly intensified on social media platforms. Musk took to his Twitter account X, denying any knowledge of the law that Trump had criticized. Sensing the perfect opportunity, Musk started a poll on X, asking users whether it's high time to launch a new U.S. political party that caters to the middle.
Unsurprisingly, Trump couldn't resist joining in on the action. On his own platform, Truth Social, Trump threatened to pull Musk's subsidies. "Want to save big bucks? Ditch Musk and his company," smirked Trump.
The feud took a heated turn when Musk fired back with a jab that hit close to home. "Trump's name is all over the Epstein files," Musk tweeted, insinuating Trump's involvement in the late sex offender's illicit activities.
Amidst the chaos, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi took the time to release files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigations, which included Trump's name, along with former U.S. President Bill Clinton's, among others. However, no misconduct was attributed to either of them in the nearly 1000-page document.
SpaceX's Dragon Spacecraft on the Line
The escalating feud between the U.S. President and the tech mogul could impact the future of U.S. space travel. In response to Trump's threats, Musk announced that SpaceX would immediately withdraw its iconic Dragon spacecraft from service. This move comes in response to Trump's remarks that dismissing government contracts with Musk's company would save billions.
As it stands, the Dragon spacecraft is integral to the U.S.'s ability to launch astronauts into space. Boeing has developed the Starliner spacecraft, but it encountered technical issues during its first manned mission, leaving the astronauts stranded on the International Space Station until SpaceX stepped in to save the day.
Trump's Controversial Tax Plan Brings Musk's Ire
Musk's departure from his position as Trump's advisor was only a week old when sharp criticism of Trump's proposed tax law emerged. Musk publicly chastised the law as "disgusting," "brazen," and "an abomination." Trump's plan aims to extend the tax cuts from his first term, which are set to expire this year.
To offset these extensions, significant cuts to Medicaid, a program primarily serving low-income and elderly individuals, and food assistance for the poor are proposed, potentially affecting up to 3.2 million people. Trump has been pressing the Senate to pass the bill, despite rising concerns from both Republicans and Democrats.
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- Friedrich Merz
Intriguing Tidbits:
- Musk's role as Trump's advisor extended beyond just cutting government spending. Musk also advocated for renewable energy initiatives[1].
- The feud between Trump and Musk could potentially affect SpaceX's future government contracts, but there's currently no concrete evidence to support this claim.
- Musk's criticism of Trump's tax plan has been echoed by numerous organizations and individuals who believe the plan is unfair and will exacerbate inequality[2].
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