Trump Expresses Disappointment with Elon Musk Over EV Mandate Criticism

Trump's Disappointment with Elon Musk

• 💔 President Trump expressed significant disappointment with Elon Musk, stating he had previously done a lot for him.
• 💡 Musk's criticism is linked to the removal of the EV mandate from a large tax bill, which Trump described as the biggest cut in history.
• 💰 Trump believes Musk is upset because the removal of the EV mandate, which involved billions of dollars, directly impacted him.

The "Great Big Beautiful Bill"

• 📊 Trump lauded the tax bill as the "biggest tax cut in history" and a major economic development move, claiming it would significantly lower people's taxes.
• 📈 He cited CBO (Congressional Budget Office) scoring, suggesting that including tariff revenue would put the bill in surplus, despite initial deficit projections.
• 📉 The transcript mentions CNBC reporting incredible numbers for personal income and very low inflation, which Trump attributes to his administration's policies.

Economic Indicators and Policies

• 🎯 Trump highlighted a decrease in inflation to 2%, contrasting it with what he described as the worst inflation in history under the Biden administration.
• 🛒 He noted that grocery prices, including eggs, have decreased significantly, and gasoline prices are down to $1.98 a gallon in some states.
• 🚧 The former president also claimed success in border security, stating it was the best in history with a near-zero illegal entry rate.

Past Relationship and NASA Appointment

• 🤝 Trump recalled a previously good relationship with Musk, mentioning Musk's past endorsements and positive statements.
• 🧑‍🚀 He also revealed that Musk recommended a specific person, a Democrat, to run NASA, but Trump declined the appointment, stating, "we won... we don't have to appoint a Democrat."
• 🤔 Trump acknowledged that his decision not to appoint Musk's preferred candidate likely contributed to Musk's current dissatisfaction.