Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump are embroiled in a bitter feud, with the billionaire CEO criticizing Trump’s latest bill and the ex-president firing back in kind.
Musk had previously expressed disappointment with the bill, which would roll back tax credits for clean energy and electric vehicles. However, his comments were met with anger from Trump, who accused Musk of being disloyal after Musk revealed that Trump’s team had pulled the nomination of a close ally as head of NASA.
The feud is not just about politics; it’s also personal. Musk had promised $100 million to fund Trump’s political operation but didn’t follow through, while Trump had initially allowed Musk to run rampant through the federal government before reining him in due to concerns over his actions.
Trump’s team has accused Musk of trying to foment a right-wing, Tea Party-style revolt against the bill, but it remains to be seen if he can turn enough congressional Republicans against the legislation. One thing is certain: the feud between Trump and Musk has become increasingly bitter, with both sides trading public barbs.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: this is not just a fight over policy; it’s also a battle for influence and power in the Republican Party.
Source: https://www.vox.com/politics/415599/elon-musk-trump-feud-bill-contracts-nasa