US EditionFeeling Sorry for Elon Musk Is Not Impossible
- On Friday, Trump held a bon‑voyage press conference for Elon Musk in the Oval Office before withdrawing his NASA nominee the next day.
- Musk appointed Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, but Trump’s nomination withdrawal delivered a public rebuke amid reports the move was disrespectful.
- Musk revealed that he has Asperger’s syndrome, a neurological condition that can make interpreting social signals challenging, while investors grew frustrated with his political associations.
- Tesla’s stock is down 29% from its December high, partly due to Musk’s association with Trump after he reportedly spent over $250 million on the campaign.
- Musk returned to manage his struggling businesses amid uncertainty over his compensation and the challenge Tesla faces from his political links.
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Froma Harrop: Feeling sorry for Elon Musk is not Impossible
Elon Musk may have thought that dropping more than $250 million into Trump's reelection campaign would have bought permanent affection from the president. No, it was a show of obeisance that labeled Musk as one to be played. Besides, in Trump's dog-eat-dog view of wealth, the far-richer Musk may have needed cutting down to size. Trump knows about human nature. Musk, for all his awesome faculties, does not. Like Heracles brought down by trusting …
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Musk served Trump’s purpose, now shown the door
Elon Musk may have thought that dropping more than $250 million into Trump’s reelection campaign would have bought permanent affection from the president. No, it was a show of obeisance that labeled Musk as one to be played. Besides, in…
Behind Elon Musk's Rift With His Presidential 'Buddy'
Elon Musk may have thought that dropping more than $250 million into Trump's reelection campaign would have bought permanent affection from the president. No, it was a show of obeisance that labeled Musk as one to be played. Besides, in Trump's dog-eat-dog view of wealth, the far-richer Musk may have needed cutting down to size.Trump knows about human nature. Musk, for all his awesome faculties, does not. Like Heracles brought down by trusting a…
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