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What is the latest news on Elon Musk and Donald Trump?

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Elon Musk has launched a new political party called the 'America Party' after a dispute with President Donald Trump over a tax and spending bill. Trump has publicly criticized Musk and the idea of a third party, calling Musk a 'train wreck' and saying the move is 'ridiculous.' The feud has led to concerns among investors about Musk's focus and the potential impact on Tesla, as well as calls for Tesla's board to clarify Musk's political ambitions.

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Trump calls Musk a 'train wreck'
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Scripps News
1 day ago
Trump calls Musk a 'train wreck'

President Donald Trump called Elon Musk's announcement of a new political party 'ridiculous' and described Musk as going 'off the rails' and turning into a 'train wreck.'

Tesla shares under pressure after Musk announces new political party
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CNBC
1 day ago
Tesla shares under pressure after Musk announces new political party

Tesla shares dropped as investors worried about Musk's political ambitions and the potential risk to Tesla's revenue from government credits, especially after Musk's clash with President Trump.

Trump criticizes Musk's new 'America Party' as feud grows
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Reuters
2 days ago
Trump criticizes Musk's new 'America Party' as feud grows

Trump publicly criticized Musk's plan to start a new political party, calling it 'ridiculous' and reaffirming support for the two-party system. The feud began after Musk opposed a key tax and spending bill championed by Trump.

Trump criticizes Musk's new 'America Party' as feud grows
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Reuters
2 days ago
Trump criticizes Musk's new 'America Party' as feud grows

As the feud escalated, Trump threatened to pull billions of dollars in government contracts and subsidies from Tesla and SpaceX. Musk had tried to repair the relationship but resumed criticism of Trump's bill and vowed to unseat lawmakers who supported it.

Elon Musk launches 'American Party'
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France 24
2 days ago
Elon Musk launches 'American Party'

Elon Musk has announced the formation of the 'America Party' following a disagreement with President Donald Trump over a tax and spending bill. Musk criticized the bill for increasing the national deficit, while Trump defended it and accused Musk of opposing it for personal reasons.

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