Trump-Musk alliance cools down, sparking public and fiery disagreements similar to their dramatic onset.
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Things got hot between the POTUS himself, Donald Trump, and the tech titan, Elon Musk, as their alliance took a nosedive faster than one of SpaceX's rockets. In a ball of smoke, the once high-flying duo went from soaring high to burning bright.
The showdown peaked with Trump threatening to pull government subsidies and contracts, and Musk alleging that Trump's administration was stonewalling on releasing records tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein - with Trump's name in them. Musk didn't hold back, taking to social media, calling for Trump's impeachment and slamming the president's trade policies, predicting a recession in 2022.
The explosive drama unfolded live, with Trump weighing in on Musk's criticism during a meeting with Germany's chancellor, only escalating the stakes further when he threatened to use the US government to hurt Musk's businesses, Starlink, and SpaceX.
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SKIP ADEver since the typical politician-donor relationship hit turbulence, the magnitude of Musk's support for Trump and the president's willingness to grant Musk broad powers to slash and dive into the government was unprecedented. But that free rein wouldn't last.
Musk shot back at Trump, managing a stinging insult that hit home with a president sensitive about his approval ratings: "Without me, Trump would have lost the election."
The torch-bearing relationship, known for public feuds and heated online rants, went up in flames in less than a year. White House staffers following along at home could hardly keep up as the team and the social media public watched the spectacle unfold.
Years of camaraderie and accomplishments were forgotten in an instant, as Musk's financial health took a significant hit with Trump's tweeted threats. Stock prices for Tesla crashed by over 14%, plummeting Musk's net worth by around $20 billion.
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According to analysts, the rift between the two adversaries could have lasting effects on the Republican Party, as Musk - once a valuable ally - has now split from Trump, the face of the GOP. The question remains: will Musk find support from other Republican leaders, or have his days of political influence come to an end? Only time will tell.
SKIP ADTrump alluded to the possibility of their friendship coming to an end, commenting that some people who leave his administration "miss it so badly" and "actually become hostile." In his own words, it seems like Trump derangement syndrome has, indeed, hit.
But for now, Trump's tell-it-like-it-is approach remains, as he offered a blunt assessment on the missing billionaire backer's support for his campaign: "He only developed a problem because I stopped subsidizing his electric cars."
As the drama continues to unfold on social media, one can't help but wonder what future feuds might lie ahead for these two larger-than-life personalities. Whatever happens, one thing is for certain - it won't be boring.
- The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, once prized allies in business and politics, has escalated to a point where their clash is becoming a major topic in general news, pop-culture, and policy-and-legislation discussions.
- With Musk accusing Trump's administration of stonewalling on releasing records related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump threatening to pull government subsidies and contracts, their previously high-flying relationship has taken a dramatic turn, reminiscent of the Seattle area's housing market freakout.
- In the realm of social media, Musk has been vocal about his disapproval, calling for Trump's impeachment and criticizing the president's trade policies, which has led to a predicted recession in 2022, much like business stories around Supreme Court decisions and Microsoft layoffs.
- As their relationship disintegrates, the impact on the Republican Party is a subject of speculation, mirroring the debate around reverse discrimination and the ease of claiming it in the Supreme Court.
- The entertainment world isn't immune to the Trump-Musk drama, as public feuds and heated online rants between the two have become as common as the arrival of celebrities such as Alaska Airlines bringing Rome to Seattle.
- With Trump implying that Musk's support for him waned due to the absence of government subsidies for his electric cars, the stage is set for future politically charged exchanges between these two towering figures, much like the general tumult in the tech business landscape, as seen with SpaceX and Starlink.
