#WhaleMovements
The breakdown between Elon Musk and Donald Trump seems to have been triggered by several factors. Here are some key points that might have contributed to their falling out ¹:
- *Tariff War Losses*: Musk's companies lost over $30 billion due to Trump's tariff war, while Trump's inner circle allegedly made $30 billion by handing out loopholes. Musk's losses might have exceeded $80 billion in just two days, prompting him to repost Thomas Friedman's anti-tariff rant.
- *Exclusion from Elite Projects*: Musk felt left out of the elite Stargate AI project and was kept at arm's length by Trump's administration.
- *NASA Budget Cuts*: Musk publicly criticized Trump's potential NASA budget cuts in 2026, calling the move "shortsighted."
- *Different Visions for Government Efficiency*: As the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk seems to be forging his own path, which might not align with Trump's expectations. The DOGE's actions, such as cutting federal spending and reorganizing government agencies, could be a source of tension between the two.
- *Trump's Comments*: The final blow might have come when Trump told Musk, "We don’t need Musk," implying that Musk was just a Tesla customer, not a partner.
Musk's response has been to:
- *Promote Grok 3's API*: Highlighting his technological advancements.
- *Showcase XAI's Humanoid Robots*: Demonstrating his innovative capabilities.
- *Criticize Trump's Military AI Projects*: Throwing shade at Trump's initiatives.
The cryptocurrency space is buzzing about the potential impact on Dogecoin ($DOGE), with some speculating that it might piggyback off Musk's momentum. However, the relationship between Musk and Trump seems irreparably damaged, and the consequences of their falling out are still unfolding.
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