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Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Public Feud Over EV Tax Credits

Inside EditionJune 5, 20251 min579,537 views
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The Public Feud Erupts

  • ⚡ President Trump and Elon Musk engaged in a public feud, described as a "nasty" squabble, while Trump was meeting with the German chancellor.
  • 💔 Trump expressed disappointment, stating he had helped Elon a lot and that Musk had turned against him.

The Electric Vehicle Bill Dispute

  • 🚗 The core of the dispute appears to be a bill that removes tax credits for electric cars, like Teslas.
  • 💡 Trump claims Musk understood the bill's inner workings and had no initial problem with it, only developing an issue when the EV tax credits were slated for removal.

Musk's Response and Trump's Retort

  • 🤥 Musk responded on social media, calling Trump's claims false and stating the bill was never shown to him.
  • 🗣️ He asserted, "Without me, Trump would have lost the election."
  • 🧠 Trump retorted by suggesting Musk has a case of "Trump Derangement Syndrome."

Strained Relationship

  • 📞 The rift is reportedly significant, with Musk not taking calls from the White House.
  • 😔 Trump appeared visibly sad discussing the fraying relationship with someone he considered a good friend.
  • 🤷‍♂️ Members of Trump's team have attempted to reach Musk without success, leaving Trump unsure if their relationship will continue.
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