The Smoldering Feud: Trump and Musk - No Reconciliation in Sight
Trump offers Well Wishes to Musk: "May He Succeed in All His Endeavors"
It seems the cat-and-mouse game between Trump and Musk is far from over. The President has taken a cold shoulder approach after their public falling out, stating he's too swamped with pressing matters to engage with Musk. "I wish him all the best," Trump says nonchalantly. Snubbing overtures for a chat, Trump displays indifference, focusing instead on tackling issues affecting the US and the world.
The tech titan Elon Musk has found himself on the receiving end of Trump's frosty glare after their not-so-friendly spat. During a jovial ride on Air Force One, Trump confirmed efforts to patch up their feud, but he's just too engrossed in solving the country's troubles to bother.
Nudges from politicians to reconnect seem to fall on deaf ears. Trump remains an unbothered spectator, seemingly content to leave Musk's companies like Tesla and SpaceX hanging without government contracts, for now. On his Truth Social platform, Trump hinted at saving billions by cutting contracts and subsidies allocated to Musk, causing speculations.
The flame between the two powerhouses ignited due to a tax and budget law that irked Musk to no end. Musk, a vocal proponent for drastic spending cuts, views the bill as detrimental to fiscal responsibility.
Waging War in the Open
Trump couldn't resist the bait and slammed Musk, deeming him "crazy." In retaliation, Musk waged war on his Truth Social platform, spewing criticisms at Trump. The world's wealthiest man even floated the idea of founding a new centrist party and held a poll to gauge support for his plan.
Calmer heads prevailed, and Musk seemed to soften his stance. A source close to Musk whispered that he might be open to burying the hatchet with Trump. Musk has since kept a low profile on his Truth Social platform, but his criticism of Trump's tax policies remains unabated.
Musk wasn't always Trump's nemesis. He once funded Trump's campaign with more than $250 million, earning himself the title of "first buddy." Until the end of May, Musk held a significant position in Trump's cost-cutting committee, Doge, where he led sweeping changes and job losses.
The Court's Decision - Victory for Doge
The Supreme Court scored a legal win over Doge's data access rights, a minor battle amidst the raging Trump-Musk feud. Employees of Doge were bestowed preliminary access to sensitive data from the Social Security Administration. Previously, a lower court had blocked this access with an injunction.
The case continues to unfold in court, even as employees of the Department of Government Efficiency can already access the sensitive data at hand. The Supreme Court's decision was a close vote, with three liberal justices dissenting. The data obtained includes Social Security numbers, dates of birth, account numbers, addresses, and in some cases, sensitive health data.
The government also triumphed in another case involving the Supreme Court, where plaintiffs sought transparency from the Doge committee. The conservative justices overruled the lower court's decision, denying demands for the disclosure of internal emails and sensitive information.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/dpa/rts
- Donald Trump
- Elon Musk
In the midst of Trump and Musk's strained relationship, political figures have tried to bridge the divide, yet Trump has maintained a distant stance, focusing on domestic and global issues rather than engaging with Musk. (politics)
The ongoing feud between the two powerhouses, Trump and Musk, has extended to various domains, including legislations, with Musk openly criticizing Trump's tax policies. (general-news)
