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Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Political Feud Escalates Over Spending Bill and New Party Threat

Eyewitness News ABC7NYAugust 5, 20252 min12,957 views
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Political Brawl Between Musk and Trump

  • πŸ’₯ The relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has devolved from a "bromance" into a public political feud, marked by escalating name-calling and threats.
  • πŸ›οΈ The conflict intensified after Musk criticized Trump's "big tax and spending bill," calling it a "disgusting abomination" and stating it increases the budget deficit.

Musk's Threat of a New Political Party

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Musk has reportedly threatened to form a new political party, which Trump dismisses as "ridiculous" and unlikely to succeed.
  • πŸ“‰ Trump claims Musk is upset because he has reduced government support for electric vehicles, impacting Tesla.

Shifting Alliances and Public Statements

  • πŸ’” Just five weeks prior, Trump praised Musk as an "incredible patriot" for his efforts in slashing government spending.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Trump publicly stated he is "saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely off the rails, essentially becoming a train wreck."
  • ⚠️ Musk warned that Republican lawmakers supporting the spending bill would "lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this earth."
  • πŸš— Trump suggested Musk's anger stems from the loss of his "EV mandate" and warned Musk could "lose a lot more than that."
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