Trump's Tesla Tempest: A Rupture Between Mighty Men
Trump appears to be tired of his red Tesla.
In a surprising twist, Big League Bickering, it seems Donald Trump has had enough of his red Tesla, a car he bought back in March to promote Elon Musk's electric car empire. According to a high-ranking White House staff member, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, Trump is considering selling or gifting the vehicle due to dwindling interest in maintaining their alliance.
By Thursday evening, the car was still parked at the West Wing of the White House. Trump purchased the red Tesla Model S during an eccentric infomercial-style event at the White House to boost sales for Musk's company, a move Trump, not known as an electric car aficionado, publicly endorsed, stating, "I heart Tesla." Upon entering the red Model S, Trump exclaimed, "It's all computer, that's amazing. Wow."
Just hours before the potential Tesla farewell, it was revealed that their telephonic conversation might also be coming to an end. The American broadcast network, ABC News, stated that Trump has little interest in speaking with Musk, citing an upcoming telephone interview that was scheduled for Friday morning. Reports from the White House also suggested Trump has no desire to chat with Musk.
When ABC News reached out to Trump regarding the planned telephone call, Trump reportedly responded, "You mean the guy who's lost his marbles?" Musk allegedly wanted to talk, but Trump was uninterested, according to Trump.
Political Storm: "Deportation" Demanded
Musk and Trump are now engaged in a bitter spat, which began due to disagreements over Trump's budget bill. Fueled by the controversial tax legislation, Musk criticized the proposals as "heinous villainy" that must be stopped, arguing that the legislation would balloon the already enormous national deficit and national debt[7].
It's probable that Musk is also upset due to the bill's plan to abolish tax credits for electric vehicles like Tesla.
Things turned nasty on Thursday, as Trump was the first to respond publicly to the spat, stating on Twitter that Musk has "lost his mind." Musk retaliated with heated posts on the X platform, eliciting equally sharp reactions from Trump, who even threatened to rescind government contracts for Musk's companies, including Tesla. Musk pressed further, suggesting an impeachment proceeding against Trump.
Just a few days ago, this heated dispute between the two powerful figures was nowhere to be seen. On the previous Friday, Musk farewelled his position as a "special White House advisor" in Washington. At a farewell event in the Oval Office of the White House, Trump showered Musk with high praise, even presenting Musk with a symbolic White House Key.
Sources: ntv.de, chr
- Donald Trump
- Elon Musk
- Tesla Motors
Additional Insights:
- The falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk was sparked by Musk's public opposition to Trump's budget bill, leading to their public feud[4].
- The dispute has had significant financial implications, with Tesla shares experiencing a notable decline following the exchange of insults between the two figures[5].
- Despite some suggestions suggesting healing, Trump has shown no interest in reconciliation[6].
I'm not going to say that the entertainment value of Trump's Tesla drama has surpassed the latest political debates or general news stories, but it certainly comes close. In the midst of their heated political storm, it appears that both Elon Musk and Donald Trump have found themselves in a feud that extends beyond their alliance with Tesla Motors.
