Social Media Feud Intensifies: Trump and Musk Exchange Criticism, Allegations, and Contemplate Potential Reconciliation
Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Friendship Turns Sour on Social Media: A Rude Awakening for The Tesla Tycoon
Friday saw a candid chat in the Oval Office between Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, where Trump expressed his discontent over his declining relationship with Musk.
Trump reminisced about their "great relationship" in the past but hinted at uncertainty about its future. He pointed out that Musk was upset over the impending legislation aimed at reversing subsidies for electric vehicles, and he claimed victory in the 2024 election, regardless of Musk's financial backing.
"When he left, he said the nicest things about me. He hasn't said anything bad yet, but I'm sure he will soon. Elon worked hard on DOGE, and I think he misses the place," Trump commented, alluding to the term "Trump Derangement Syndrome," used to describe excessively negative and irrational reactions to the U.S. President.
Musk, on the other hand, dismissed Trump's statements and criticized him for maintaining subsidies for oil and gas while cutting subsidies for clean energy. Musk alleged that Trump knew all about the law, but had no qualms with the measure until he left his government position. "I'm very disappointed with Elon. I helped him a lot," Trump lamented.
Musk fired back, asserting that the accusation was false, as he had never seen the measure since it was hastily passed, allowing little time for anyone, including members of Congress, to read it.
The spat didn't end there. Musk soon raised questions about Trump's trade policy, which he suggested could lead to a recession by the end of the year. He also supported the impeachment of the U.S. President and even suggested Vice President JD Vance as a potential replacement, claiming that Trump's tax and immigration bill would significantly increase the national budget deficit and create an unmanageable mountain of debt for American citizens.
Musk's bold moves left many wondering about a potential reconciliation. However, advisers at the White House arranged a phone call between Musk and Trump to negotiate a truce. Trump seemed optimistic, stating that his relationship with Musk was "going very well, never been better."
Insight: The downfall of their relationship can be traced back to Musk's opposition to Trump's budget bill, which includes tax and immigration provisions that Musk strongly criticized[1][2].
[1] Politico[2] Bloomberg
Sources: CNN, Reuters, Fortune, and Wall Street Journal contributed to the article.
- Elon Musk's ongoing feud with Donald Trump on social media extends to discussions on policy-and-legislation, including criticisms of Trump's budget bill.
- The disputes encompass a wide range of topics, from pop-culture like Trump Derangement Syndrome to general-news such as trade policy and impeachment discussions.
- Remarks regarding entertainment, specifically Musk's work on the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, have also been included in their exchanges.
- Their disagreements over politics, particularly Trump's tax and immigration bill, have led Musk to suggest Vice President JD Vance as a potential replacement, citing concerns about the national budget deficit and debt.
