The world's richest man Musk (Elon Musk) and U.S. President Trump (Donald Trump) completely fell out last week, with Musk publicly criticizing Trump's 'Big and Beautiful' legislation that has plunged the U.S. into massive debt, supporting Trump's impeachment, and even alleging that his name appeared on the list of the pedophile Epstein, which the government deliberately concealed.
Trump also did not back down, publicly stating that he is considering terminating contracts worth billions of dollars between Musk's companies (Tesla, SpaceX) and the U.S. government, claiming this is 'the easiest way to save the federal budget.' He also accused Musk of going crazy on social media because his support for eliminating electric vehicle subsidies caused Tesla's stock price to plunge last week.
However, Musk's attitude changed quickly afterward, deleting the posts accusing Trump of being involved in Epstein's sexual crimes and ceasing to make bombastic statements.
Musk responds to wealth shrinkage: It's worth it.
This morning (11), the X account JD Vance News posted a question to the community, asking if Musk should be sincerely thanked for his personal wealth shrinking by about $113 billion (due to the decline in the stock prices of his related companies) while leading the U.S. government's Department of Government Efficiency to streamline the federal bureaucracy, equivalent to 25% of his total wealth.
The community reacted in polarized ways. Supporters believe that Musk's sacrifice reflects a dedication to national interests, with many users calling for him to be awarded the 'Presidential Medal of Freedom.' For instance, Republican congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna openly stated: 'Musk deserves this honor for the great price he has paid for the country.'
However, critics question his motives. They point out that Musk may be using his DOGE position to enhance his personal business interests and are calling for the government ethics office to investigate his financial disclosures.
Additionally, later discussions were sparked when this post unexpectedly drew Musk's personal response stating: 'Worth it.' After all, for the world's richest man, the short-term fluctuations in stock prices that cause wealth changes are unlikely to be his primary concern.
Trump: No intention to repair the relationship between the two.
However, it is hard to say whether he will reconcile with Trump. In an NBC News interview on the 7th, Trump was asked if he thought his close relationship with Musk had come to an end. He briefly replied, 'Yes, I think so.' When reporters further asked if he hoped to rebuild this relationship, Trump bluntly said: NO... It seems both sides' relationship has been difficult to restore.
I think so (referring to the irreparable relationship). He (Musk) is very disrespectful to the president's office, and I think that's a very bad thing.
Trump went further to warn that if Musk funds Democratic candidates opposing his tax reform bill, he will face serious consequences.
If he does this, he will have to pay very serious consequences.
