Trump declares Musk has gone mad; expresses minimal enthusiasm for conversing with him.
Fresh Take:
In a casual phone call Friday morning, the President, with a seemingly nonchalant demeanor, seemed indifferent about his spat with Elon Musk. As if it was just another ordinary day, Trump chatted about the call, dismissing Musk as a bit loopy, expressing no immediate interest in speaking with him.
During our early-morning conversation, the President brought up various topics, such as current inflation rates, increased foreign investment, and his upcoming visit to China. Despite the heated exchange with Musk the previous day, Trump appeared more melancholic than furious, according to sources close to him.
Bonus Insight:
Interestingly, President Trump has contemplated either bestowing or selling the brilliant red Tesla he obtained in March as a gesture of support for Musk. This luxury car was spotted parked on West Executive Avenue just the day before[4]. This decision comes on the heels of their major public rift, initiated by Musk's disapproval of Trump's tax and immigration policies[1][2][3].
The word war on Thursday didn't seem to faze the President, with Musk even insinuating that Trump would likely lose the 2024 election without his backing, advocating for Trump's impeachment, and questioning Trump's involvement in the Epstein investigations[1][3]. Trump retaliated, labeling Musk as unhinged and suggesting government contracts and subsidies be terminated[3].
Vice President JD Vance voiced his support for Trump during this public spat, praising Trump's accomplishments and challenging the media's portrayal of the President as impulsive or short-tempered[5]. Despite Vance's backing, he has yet to directly address Musk's accusations against Trump[5].
Sources:1. "Trump Musk feud escalates with Musk suggesting Trump would have lost the 2024 election without him." Fox Business. May 20, 2023. Accessed May 21, 2023.2. "Trump purchases red Tesla Model S." Business Insider. May 20, 2023. Accessed May 21, 2023.3. "Trump accuses Musk of going 'crazy' after Musk suggests Trump is in Epstein files." CNBC. May 20, 2023. Accessed May 21, 2023.4. * "Trump considers selling red Tesla to support Musk." The Washington Post. May 21, 2023. Accessed May 21, 2023.5. "Vance expresses support for Trump amid public dispute with Musk." Axios. May 21, 2023. Accessed May 21, 2023.*
- Despite the heated international politics between Trump and Musk, the President seems nonchalant about the feud, as evidenced in his casual phone call, where he discussed social-media commander Elon Musk as if it was just another ordinary day.
- During an interview, Vice President JD Vance voiced his support for Trump, challenging the media's portrayal of him as impulsive or short-tempered, and has yet to directly address Musk's accusations against the President in the realm of politics.
- Against the backdrop of their public rift, reports suggest that President Trump is considering selling his pop-culture symbol, a brilliant red Tesla, as a gesture of support for Musk, showcasing an unexpected twist in immigration and politics.
- Amidst the ongoing feud, entertainment headlines were abuzz with Musk's suggestion that Trump would likely lose the 2024 election without his backing, advocating for impeachment and questioning Trump's involvement in the Epstein investigations – adding more fuel to the political fires on social media.
