[Global Network Report] According to the American (New York Post), House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed in the latest interview aired on the 16th that after tensions escalated with the Trump administration over the so-called 'Big and Beautiful' tax and spending bill, American billionaire and former head of the Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk changed his phone number and no longer replies to Johnson's text messages.
Johnson gave an interview to the media, which aired on the 16th. Source: U.S. media
"I sent him a long text message, and then his number changed. Because after that argument, something happened," Johnson said in an interview. "(Later) I realized that the text messages... he didn’t read them at all. So I look forward to communicating with him in person. 'We need to handle this properly.'
(New York Post) states that Musk didn't even give Johnson a heads-up before cutting off contact. However, Johnson noted that this does not prevent him from trying to reach Musk multiple times through a third party, and he hopes Musk and Trump can reconcile.
"Honestly, I think the president himself feels the same way, but currently (the relationship between both sides) is indeed a bit tense," Johnson said.
Reports indicate that Johnson also stated there are 'multiple factors' behind the breakdown of the relationship between Trump and Musk, but the specific reasons are left for the public to judge; regarding his current relationship with Musk, Johnson said, 'Clearly, I have no grievances against Elon.'
Musk was once seen as a close ally of President Trump, contributing over $290 million during last year's federal election cycle, playing a significant role in Trump's victory. He led the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency in the new U.S. administration, helping Trump significantly cut federal spending and massively reduce federal employees. Recently, Musk and Trump had a disagreement over the 'Big and Beautiful' tax and spending bill. On July 5, Musk announced the formation of the 'American Party' on social media, and when a netizen asked him what caused his feelings towards Trump to turn 'from love to hate', Musk replied: '(Trump) expanded the $2 trillion budget deficit that was already at a crazy level during Biden’s term to $2.5 trillion, which will bankrupt the country.'$TRUMP