In a recent turn of events that has captivated the business world, former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed reports of a disagreement with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. When asked about the situation on June 9th, Trump acknowledged the friction, stating there was indeed a dispute, though he clarified no physical altercation occurred.
Video footage captured Trump’s remarks, where he also hinted at potential actions concerning Tesla, but assured that Starlink services, a key component of Musk’s broader business empire, would continue to be supported by the White House, were he to return to office. The former president then offered a public wish for Musk’s continued success.
This unfolding dynamic between Trump and Musk reveals a dramatic shift from a period of intense public disagreements. The relationship, once seemingly rock solid, has been marked by significant turbulence in recent weeks.
The initial discord stemmed from Musk’s vocal opposition to Trump’s proposed “Big and Beautiful” bill, specifically concerning the details of $1.6 trillion in tax cuts and the reduction of electric vehicle subsidies, a sector vital to Tesla’s growth. Trump expressed deep disappointment, alleging Musk had been aware of the bill’s contents before publicly opposing it.
Musk countered this, claiming he had not been privy to the bill’s specifics and, in a highly unusual move, threatened to retire SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft in response to Trump’s comments about potentially revoking government contracts. However, Musk retracted this threat within hours, signaling a potential de-escalation.
As the tensions escalated, the discourse between the two figures veered into personal attacks. Trump accused Musk of “losing it,” while Musk, in turn, brought up controversial past associations of Trump. This move, typically seen in the political sphere, signals just how fraught the relationship had become.
Following these exchanges, Trump, on Air Force One, stated he was “too busy with international affairs” to consider Musk, but repeatedly emphasized his well wishes to the tech mogul.
Adding another layer to the story, Musk responded on X (formerly Twitter) with the expression “Likewise,” accompanied by a red heart emoji, and removed several provocative posts. This gesture suggests a softening of approach and a desire for reconciliation, perhaps paving the way for future collaboration in the increasingly interconnected realms of politics and business.
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