Elon Musk vs Donald Trump
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are engaged in a heated public feud. Here's what's happening ¹ ² ³:
- *The Feud Escalates*: Trump suggested he might deport Musk, saying he should "close up shop and move back to South Africa". Musk responded, saying escalating the feud is "so tempting".
- *Causes of the Feud*: The disagreement started over Trump's proposed "Big Beautiful Bill", which Musk opposes. Trump claims Musk's companies would collapse without government subsidies.
- *Mutual Attacks*: Trump accused Musk of hypocrisy, while Musk hinted at forming a new political party to counter Trump's budget bill.
- *Consequences*: Tesla's stock fell sharply amid the public sparring, with Trump warning Musk could lose more than just electric vehicle subsidies if the bill passes.
- *Potential Outcomes*: The feud might impact Musk's businesses, including Tesla, and could lead to further divisions within the GOP.
Some notable comments from the two:
- Trump: "Elon may get more subsidies than any human being in history... without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop".
- Musk: "If this insane spending bill passes, the America Party will be formed the next day".
The feud has drawn widespread attention, with some even suggesting Russia could offer Musk political asylum ⁴