US EditionTrump and Musk Fell Out because Trump Just Doesn’t Get Principled People
- Donald Trump and Elon Musk engaged in a public feud during early June 2025 over a legislative package and government contracts in Washington, D.C.
- The feud escalated after Trump expressed disappointment in Musk and floated ending subsidies to Musk's firms, while Musk called the bill a 'disgusting abomination' and endorsed Trump's impeachment.
- The disputed legislation extends 2017 tax cuts for the wealthy, cuts social programs, multiplies border spending, and ends clean energy subsidies, sparking sharp criticism mainly from Musk.
- Tesla stock fell over 14%, erasing $152 billion in value, and Musk warned Trump tariffs could trigger a recession, while political allies urged the two billionaires to reconcile for the country's sake.
- The conflict highlights deep economic and political divisions within the U.S. Ruling class, with significant risks for Musk's businesses and broader implications for political and regulatory dynamics.
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Trump and Musk fell out because Trump just doesn’t get principled people
President Trump's transactional approach to the world is not effective in understanding and influencing the actions of principled individuals like Elon Musk, Xi Jinping, and Putin, which poses political and geopolitical consequences for the President and our nation.
The Big Takeaway from the Trump-Musk Feud
The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is much more than a clash of titans.It’s a vivid reflection of how deeply transactional—and degraded—American democracy has become.Musk appears to believe that his support helped put Trump back in the White House, and in return, he expected n
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Trump and Musk's Unbreakable Bond Tested by Politics - Real News Now
The collaborative ventures between tech titan Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have reached a critical juncture, as the president hinted at the possible withdrawal of numerous government contracts held by Musk. A visionary like Musk and a pragmatist like Trump formed an unconventional alliance that suggested limitless possibilities. Yet, when their perspectives clashed over the proposed sweeping budget reconciliation bill, the cracks began t…
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