Trump's Verbal Volley: Warning Musk of Hefty Consequences for Supporting Dems
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In a straight-talking interview, Donnie D, aka Donald Trump, the heavyweight US President, has taken a swipe at tech tycoon Elon "Rocketman" Musk, threatening him with some tight-ass consequences if he ever lends a hand to the Democrats. "He better watch his back if he considers funding those Blue-nose Democrats," Trump warned NBC News, in an upcoming interview. Trump's stern warning implied that Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, would face some significant blowback should he choose to support Democrats, aiming to harm Republicans who voted for Trump's tax and budget bill.
The recent budget bill was like the match that started the wildfire in the feud between Musk and Trump—two titans of our time. Musk has been pushing for drastic spending cuts, while Trump has been trying to keep the gravy train rolling. After months of a surprisingly cordial relationship, the two have been duking it out in the open since last week, with Musk taking the first punch, picking apart Trump's policies on his platform, X.
Bye-Bye Buddy, Not a Chance for Reconciliation
In the same interview, Trump reiterated his lack of interest in patching things up with Musk, stating, "He ain't on my friends' list anymore." Trump also hinted that he wouldn't go out of his way for a reconciliation, saying, "I got better things to do than to waste my time on a madman like Musk."
Could Musk's Businesses Be on the Chopping Block?
Among other things, Musk has suggested founding a new centrist political party. He has also boasted about having been instrumental in Trump's presidential victory. In response, Trump has hinted that he might cut contracts and subsidies for Musk's businesses, Tesla and SpaceX, to save billions. According to Trump, he has every right to do so, but he hasn't gone into further details about it yet.
Musk's Major Investment in Trump's Kickstarter Campaign
Musk had previously backed Trump's campaign with a cool $250 million, earning him the title of a trusted Republican. Until the end of May, he led Trump's cost-cutting committee, Doge, which was responsible for implementing drastic cuts and significant job losses.
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1 - CNN Business, Trump warns Elon Musk of 'serious consequences' if he donates to Democrats2 - NBC News, Trump threatens Tesla and SpaceX with action over Elon Musk's comments
- The feud between Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, escalated over disagreements on policy-and-legislation, particularly Trump's tax and budget bill.
- In the realm of general-news, Donald Trump has warned Elon Musk of hefty consequences if he decides to support Democrats in any capacity, signaling a strong stance in politics.
- Crime-and-justice may potentially be on the horizon, as Trump has hinted at cutting contracts and subsidies for Musk's businesses, Tesla and SpaceX, which could lead to significant financial implications.
- Elon Musk's past investment in Donald Trump's Kickstarter campaign, to the tune of $250 million, had originally earned him the status as a trusted Republican, solidifying their relationship before their recent fallout.
