The drama continues to unfold! The "century feud" between Trump and Musk escalates, brothers turning against each other?!
Come and watch this political business blockbuster!
Cause: On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed Trump's proposed "Big and Beautiful" tax reform bill with a vote of 215:214, claiming to be the "most important legislation in American history." The bill is over a thousand pages long and includes tax cuts, increased defense spending, and raising the debt ceiling, with an expected deficit explosion of $3.3 trillion over the next 10 years! Musk couldn't stand it and angrily criticized the bill as "disgusting" and "ridiculous," pointing out that it would burden the U.S. with "unbearable debt"! On June 5, the conflict became fully public! Trump dissed Musk on the "Truth Social" platform for having "lost patience" and going "crazy," threatening to cancel government subsidies and contracts for Musk's companies like Tesla!
Musk also fought back, posting more than 20 tweets on X, urging the public to call their representatives to "kill" the bill, and even shared a screenshot from "Kill Bill," satirically suggesting "Kill the Bill"!
He even hinted at forming a new political party, aiming for the 2026 midterm elections!
A glimmer of reconciliation? On June 6, the plot twisted! White House aides were anxious and hurried to facilitate a phone call between the two today, attempting to "cool things down." Trump casually remarked in an interview with Politico: "Oh, it's fine, things are going very smoothly, unprecedentedly good!"
Musk also liked a post on X from hedge fund mogul Ackman, suggesting a willingness to reconcile for the "national interest." There is hope within the Republican Party that this "golden partnership" won't completely fall apart, as both have significant influence.
Insider revelation: Why is Musk so angry?
The bill cuts green energy subsidies, which may hurt Tesla's interests;
He wanted the FAA to use the Starlink system but was rejected;
NASA administrator nomination was denied by Trump;
The budget for his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) was cut, reform efforts were stalled, feeling treated as a "tool"!
On Trump's side, he is eager to push the bill through the Senate to pave the way for the 2026 midterm elections, regardless of Musk's thoughts!
How do the onlookers see it? Users on X are arguing fiercely, some support Musk for "exposing the truth," while others back Trump stating "we must stand firm"! Will this drama conclude with reconciliation, or will it end in a complete falling out?
Feel free to leave your predictions! #TrumpVsMusk