Recently, the U.S. political scene has been stirred up by a series of remarks from Tesla and SpaceX leader Elon Musk. Musk publicly criticized the four trillion dollar bill promoted by Trump, calling it a "disgusting fiscal monster," and initiated a large-scale opposition movement on social media X, urging all Americans to resist together, stating that this bill would "destroy America's future."
This incident quickly garnered wide attention, bringing the contradictions between tech giants and political giants to the forefront. Musk's criticism of the bill is not unfounded. He pointed out that the four trillion dollar bill would result in a deficit of up to 2.4 trillion dollars, which would undoubtedly worsen the already severe fiscal situation in the United States. More critically, the bill cancels electric vehicle subsidies, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Tesla, a company committed to promoting the electric vehicle industry.
From Musk’s perspective, the cancellation of subsidies not only weakens the motivation for industrial innovation but may also hinder the progress of the United States in the field of clean energy transportation, even posing a life-and-death threat to Tesla's future development. Based on this, Musk vehemently shouted the slogan "kill this bill," indicating his firm opposition. In response to Musk's public criticism, Trump did not choose silence. He quickly responded, unusually expressing obvious anger in his remarks.
Trump stated: "I am very disappointed in Elon. I helped him a lot during his toughest times, and he turned around and bit me; it’s simply betrayal!" This response not only reveals the past friendship between the two but also highlights Trump's strong dissatisfaction with Musk's actions. More notably, reports have emerged that Trump's team has withdrawn the NASA appointment of SpaceX ally Jared Isaacman.
This personnel change seems ordinary, but it is viewed by the outside world as a strong warning from Trump to Musk, reflecting the potential influence of political power on the tech sector. The conflict between Musk and Trump is like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, quickly creating ripples in the market and political camps. The financial market is particularly sensitive to this, with Tesla's stock price plummeting over 3.5% following the news. Investors are shocked by the dispute between the tech giant and the political giant, concerned about its adverse impact on Tesla's future development. Within the Republican camp, this has also sparked widespread discussion and controversy.
Some conservative lawmakers bluntly stated that Musk's series of actions are actually indirectly helping Biden, and his behavior might change the political ecology within the Republican Party and the future political direction. In fact, there was once a "honeymoon period" between Musk and Trump. Trump was one of the presidents Musk admired most, and Musk used his immense influence in the tech field to support Trump's related policies.
However, with the emergence of the four trillion dollar bill as a point of contention, the relationship between the two has taken a sharp downturn, moving from mutual admiration to open confrontation. This conflict has already become a focal event of national attention, with the public, media, and various sectors closely observing the subsequent developments.
The direct confrontation between tech giants and political giants may have implications far beyond the bill itself. It could not only change the direction of U.S. fiscal policy and industrial support but also reshape the interaction model between the tech and political sectors, profoundly impacting the future development direction of the United States.
How will this conflict ultimately end? Is there still room for reconciliation between Musk and Trump? What fate awaits the four trillion dollar bill? A series of questions await answers from time.
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