The planned phone call between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has been canceled. An escalating conflict between the two former allies is now playing out publicly after Musk openly criticized Trump’s tax package.
Tax Package Divides
Musk recently described Trump’s budget as an ‘abhorrent monstrosity’ and warned that it will significantly increase the U.S. debt.
At the same time, he threatens to withdraw his support for the Republicans—a move that could have political consequences ahead of the next election.
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War of Words and Threats
Their relationship has cooled considerably. Musk claims he secured Trump’s electoral victory, while Trump now threatens to withdraw federal support for SpaceX and Starlink.
Musk responded with threats to dismantle the Dragon space program—which he later retracted.
No Reconciliation in Sight
Despite an admitting ‘You are not wrong’ from Musk to investor Bill Ackman’s call for reconciliation, Trump remains steadfast: He will not pick up the phone.
The conflict has reached a point where the silence between the two weighs heavier than any conversation.
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