He President of the United States, Donald Trumphe assured this Saturday that His relationship with billionaire Elon Musk is already finished and launched a warning about possible “serious consequences” if the businessman decides to finance democratic candidates that oppose the republican legislative agenda, especially the ambitious expense and tax plan promoted by the White House.
In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump avoided specifying what he meant with these consequences and said he had not raised a possible research on Musk. Asked about whether he considers his relationship with the CEO of Tesla and Spacex, he replied: “I suppose yes.” He also ruled out any reconciliation attempt: “I have no intention of talking to him.”
Despite the tensions, the ex -president said that He has not contemplated revoke government contracts with Starlink or SpacexMusk companies that maintain key collaborations with the US government.
Distancing occurs after a week of public crosses between them. Musk described the legislative proposal promoted by Trump as a “disgusting abomination, which generated discomfort among Republican legislators, who have adjusted majorities in both chance cameras. The project was approved by the House of Representatives And he is now in the Senate, where he could suffer modifications. According to independent estimates, the adding plan 2.4 billion dollars to national debt In the next decade.
In the middle of the confrontation, Musk suggested the need for a New political formation that represents “to 80% in the center”thus feeding the debate on an eventual reorganization of the American political spectrum. Trump, meanwhile, was confident in the approval of the law before July 4, Independence Day. “In fact, those who doubted to support her are now excited. We hope it will be approved,” he said. Since he began his second term on January 20, Republicans have solidly supported Trump’s policieswithout rejecting any of its initiatives or appointments, despite some specific criticisms.
Climbing and de -escalation of the conflict
Musk erased part of the messages in which he attacked Trump
In the last hours, Musk He eliminated social networks publications in which he lashed out against Trumpincluding a message in which he supported the idea of a possible political trial to the President. Although neither Musk nor the White House have publicly commented on these movements, sources close to the entrepreneur point out that their anger would have begun to love, and do not rule out that they seek to rebuild links with the presidential environment.
One of the deleted messages was a Affirmative response to a user who proposed dismissal of Trump and his replacement for vice president JD Vance. The latter, interviewed at the Póstcast This Past Weekend, described Musk’s criticism as a “serious mistake” and expressed his desire that the tycoon returns “to the fold.”
“Elon is an incredible businessman. I hope he comes back. Although it seems difficult right now,” said Vance. Trump plans to attend an UFC event on New Jersey on Saturday, which Musk is not expected to go. Both previously shared poster in two mixed martial arts evening since Trump’s re -election.
Musk, considered the richest man in the world, was one of the Main financiers of the Trump presidential campaign In 2024, allocating about 300 million dollars to the electoral process. He was even appointed head of the so -called “government efficiency department”, with the mission of reducing public spending. However, its impact was limited: it managed to cut just 0.5% of the federal budget, far from the 2 billion cuts promised initially.
