Remember when it seemed like Donald Trump and Elon Musk were on the same team? Well, that partnership has officially blown up, and it's looking like a risky situation for both powerful men.
**Trump Ditching His Tesla (and Maybe Musk):**
Word from the White House on Friday is that President Trump is getting rid of his red Tesla, the one he bought just a few months ago to show his support for Elon Musk. And get this – he reportedly has no plans to even call Musk after their public online spat on Thursday.
Apparently, even though Trump bought the car to back Musk during some tough times, he wasn't really that keen on working closely with him. Even after Musk seemed open to calming things down, Trump just wasn't interested.
**Musk's Backtrack and the Billions at Stake:**
Late on Thursday, things got pretty tense. Musk had threatened to shut down SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, which is a big deal because it ferries NASA astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station. But soon after, he seemed to back down. When hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman suggested they should "make peace for the benefit of our great country," Musk actually agreed, saying, "You're not wrong."
For Elon Musk, this whole fight could hit his wallet *hard*. His companies, like SpaceX, rely on billions of dollars in government contracts, with even more on the horizon. Trump, on Thursday, even threatened to cancel those deals. Imagine the cost!
**Trump's Risks in the Feud:**
But it's not just Musk who stands to lose. This feud is risky for Trump too. Elon Musk, who happens to be the world's richest person, poured about $275 million into helping Trump get elected in 2024. He also promised another $100 million to Trump's team before the 2026 midterm elections. Those funds haven't shown up yet, and now, they're looking very uncertain.
So, while these two giants trade insults online, there are massive political and financial stakes for both of them. It's definitely a situation to keep an eye on!
What's your thoughts about this?
