The personal split between two heavyweight figures in the US political and business circles is seen as a concentrated reflection of the deep-seated differences within Trump's camp regarding green energy policies, financial strategies, and ideological orientations, which may have significant implications for America's future climate policy and industrial structure.

It is the division between technological capitalism vs. populism.

Elon Musk represents a form of technological utopian green capitalism, believing in solving climate change issues through technological innovation (electric vehicles, solar energy, carbon capture, etc.). He emphasizes the role of market mechanisms and the private sector and is an advocate for carbon markets and green technology investment.

In contrast, Trump represents a coalition of traditional energy interests and anti-establishment populism, denying the urgency of climate change and leaning towards revitalizing the coal and fossil fuel industries.

The split between the two reflects the deep contradictions within the American right regarding climate issues:

Trump's approach: emphasizes energy independence, opposes the "Green New Deal," and views climate policy as a tool of globalism and big government intervention;

Musk's approach: emphasizes clean energy technology and market innovation, offering a type of "elitist" climate solution, such as Musk Foundation's recent actions at COP29: the global carbon removal leaderboard and the announcement of Musk's $100 million XPRIZE carbon removal winners! This split undermines the conservative camp's united front on climate issues and may redefine the path dependence of right-wing climate policy.