Explosion! Trump's daughter-in-law sharply strikes, Musk's one word 'yes' detonates public opinion
On the stage where politics and business collide, the interactions between celebrities are always full of drama. On the 3rd local time, a special interview attracted everyone's attention. Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee, threw a heavy question at the legendary entrepreneur Musk: 'Do you regret supporting my father-in-law?' Musk's joking 'yes' instantly sparked a storm of public opinion.
Looking back, during Trump's campaign, Musk publicly supported him multiple times, which seemed to be a win-win partnership. However, after Trump took office, a series of policies severely impacted Musk's business landscape. Trade tariffs affected supply chains, and changes in regulatory policies posed challenges for Musk's companies. Tesla faced a surge in costs due to tariffs on imported components, leading to a drop in stock prices; Musk's support seemed to become 'costly'.
What’s more intriguing is the constant conflict between Musk and the Trump team. He has had ongoing arguments with White House trade advisor Navarro and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, and in April, a heated argument with Mnuchin over IRS matters at the White House was particularly intense, with neither side backing down.
However, the authenticity of Musk's 'regret' is difficult to discern. Looking at their past interactions, the relationship is rather delicate. Trump has expressed his fondness for Musk during speeches, even jokingly stating, 'I can't get rid of him until I no longer like him'; Musk had also firmly supported Trump after his assassination attempt, but controversies arose due to inappropriate remarks. Thus, this 'regret' may be a humorous jab or a lamenting comment.
Once the news broke, social media exploded. Netizens were abuzz with discussions; some felt that Musk was expressing dissatisfaction with the policies, while others thought it was just a joke not to be taken seriously. Regardless, this interview once again brought Musk's relationship with Trump to the forefront, highlighting the complex connections between business and politics. Will Musk continue to support Trump in the future? What sparks will they ignite together? Everyone is eagerly waiting to see!