#TrumpVsMusk The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has escalated, with Trump threatening to cut off government contracts and subsidies to Musk's companies, Tesla and SpaceX. Trump claims Musk's businesses rely heavily on federal support, saying "Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far," and without these subsidies, Musk would "probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa". Musk has responded defiantly, suggesting that Trump should "CUT IT ALL" and eliminate subsidies entirely ¹.
*Key Developments:*
- *Trump's Threats*: Trump has hinted at deporting Musk, stating "I don't know, we'll have to take a look" when asked about removing Musk from the country.
- *Musk's Response*: Musk has criticized Trump's spending bill, calling it "debt slavery" and warning that it would harm innovation and widen inequality. He has also floated the idea of forming a new political party to challenge the status quo.
- *Public Feud*: The feud between Trump and Musk has been escalating, with both figures trading barbs on social media. Trump has described Musk's recent remarks as "not appropriate," but still considers him "a wonderful guy".
- *Government Subsidies*: The dispute centers around Trump's plan to cut government subsidies, which Musk's companies rely on heavily. Musk has argued that these subsidies are essential for innovation and growth ² ¹ ³.
*Recent Statements:*
- Trump has stated that he hasn't spoken to Musk much recently, but thinks he's a "smart guy" who will do well.
- Musk has continued to attack Trump's spending bill, calling it "utterly insane and destructive" ⁴ ⁵.
*Key Developments:*
- *Trump's Threats*: Trump has hinted at deporting Musk, stating "I don't know, we'll have to take a look" when asked about removing Musk from the country.
- *Musk's Response*: Musk has criticized Trump's spending bill, calling it "debt slavery" and warning that it would harm innovation and widen inequality. He has also floated the idea of forming a new political party to challenge the status quo.
- *Public Feud*: The feud between Trump and Musk has been escalating, with both figures trading barbs on social media. Trump has described Musk's recent remarks as "not appropriate," but still considers him "a wonderful guy".
- *Government Subsidies*: The dispute centers around Trump's plan to cut government subsidies, which Musk's companies rely on heavily. Musk has argued that these subsidies are essential for innovation and growth ² ¹ ³.
*Recent Statements:*
- Trump has stated that he hasn't spoken to Musk much recently, but thinks he's a "smart guy" who will do well.
- Musk has continued to attack Trump's spending bill, calling it "utterly insane and destructive" ⁴ ⁵.