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Eight ways Musk and Trump could inflict pain on each other
- On Thursday, Elon Musk and President Donald Trump engaged in a public feud that strained their previously close relationship.
- The conflict began after Musk accused Trump's administration of slow-walking the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, alleging Trump's involvement without providing evidence.
- Musk criticized Republican leaders on his platform X, posted a poll on forming a new political party representing 80% of Americans, and faced calls from Steve Bannon to investigate his immigration status and suspend his security clearance.
- More than 80% of nearly 2 million respondents voted yes on Musk's poll, while Trump suggested seizing Musk's government contracts worth about $3 billion as a budget-saving measure.
- The feud threatens to disrupt political alliances and Musk's government-linked business operations, with possible repercussions for both parties depending on escalation.
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The dramatic break between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Thursday marks the end of a precarious alliance between two of the world's most powerful men. In the light of the resources available to each, their dispute could have considerable consequences if it continues or intensifyes. Here are eight examples.
After Thursday’s explosive live divorce between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, on Friday both sides tried to lower the tone of the confrontation. Musk funded the Republican’s campaign and helped him win the elections, while Trump began making decisions that benefited the entrepreneur, in a symbiosis in which both ignored conflicts of interest. But just as both have helped, they can also hurt — much harm — each other. Continue reading
Regardless of the outcome of their public fight, both will remain linked and could be harmed in multiple ways
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24heures.caTrump may threaten to cut subsidies for electric cars, but Musk can probably do more harm to the U.S. President.
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