Trump-Musk Fallout: The Bizarre Battle Between Two Heavyweights
Trump expresses minimal enthusiasm for engaging in a conversation with Musk.
In a remarkable turn of events, the friendly rapport between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has disintegrated into a heated public spat. ABC News reports that Trump has no intentions of speaking with Musk, following their public squabble.
Early Friday morning (local time), when asked about a scheduled phone call with Musk, Trump dismissed it, referring to Musk as "the guy who's lost his mind." Trump expressed hesitance towards engaging with the Tesla CEO at present. Conversely, Musk appears eager to pick up the phone and chat.
Politics has played a significant role in this escalating feud, fueling the tension between the two. The dispute originally evolved from a tax law proposed by Trump, which Musk opposes due, allegedly, to the elimination of tax credits for electric vehicles.
In a series of scathing tweets last Thursday, Trump responded to Musk's days-long criticism, labeling him as having "gone crazy." Musk, in turn, posted several biting remarks about Trump on his platform, X. The exchange was further aggravated with Trump announcing his intention to cancel government contracts for Musk's company, and Musk suggesting an impeachment proceeding against Trump.
While Errol Musk, Elon's father, urges him to end the spat, the intense nature of the accusations has created a deep rift between the two. Given the severity of the disagreements and the fallout, it seems unlikely that the two will mend their relationship without considerable effort.
The standoff, which has captivated the world, has also received attention from various political figures, further complicating any potential resolution.
Sources: ntv.de, lar/dpa/rts, enrichment data derived from [1][2]
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The European Union is committed to following general-news and politics, and as the fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has escalated, it may be of concern to the Union given its implications in crime-and-justice, such as the intense nature of the accusations exchanged between the two. The dispute between the US President and the Tesla CEO, which has captivated the world, has also received attention from various political figures, further complicating any potential resolution.
