Are Elon Musk and Donald Trump fighting again?

Asked 4 hours ago

Answer

Yes, Elon Musk and Donald Trump are publicly feuding again. The dispute escalated after Musk announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, which Trump called 'ridiculous' and described Musk as going 'off the rails' and turning into a 'train wreck.' The feud intensified due to disagreements over a tax and spending bill, with Musk criticizing the bill and Trump defending it. Trump also accused Musk of opposing the bill for personal reasons related to electric vehicle incentives. There have been public exchanges and threats, including Trump threatening to pull government contracts from Musk's companies.

References

Scripps News

4 hours ago

Trump calls Musk a 'train wreck'

President Donald Trump publicly criticized Elon Musk after Musk announced he would form a new political party, calling Musk's idea 'ridiculous' and describing him as going 'off the rails' and turning into a 'train wreck.'

Tesla shares under pressure after Musk announces new political party

CNBC

8 hours ago

Tesla shares under pressure after Musk announces new political party

Trump responded to Musk's third party suggestion by calling it 'ridiculous' and saying Musk is 'off the rails,' but has not yet taken direct action against Tesla.

Trump criticizes Musk's new 'America Party' as feud grows

Reuters

14 hours ago

Trump criticizes Musk's new 'America Party' as feud grows

Trump called Musk's plan to start a new political party 'ridiculous' and reaffirmed support for the two-party system, marking an escalation in their feud.

Reuters

14 hours ago

Trump criticizes Musk's new 'America Party' as feud grows

Trump posted that he was saddened to watch Musk go 'completely off the rails' and be a 'train wreck' over the past five weeks, further escalating their feud.

France 24

1 day ago

Elon Musk launches 'American Party'

Musk formed the America Party after a falling out with Trump over a tax and spending bill. Musk criticized the bill for increasing the deficit, while Trump defended it and accused Musk of opposing it for personal reasons.