U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, once political allies, have recently engaged in a heated war of words, drawing widespread attention. On June 6, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he was “too busy” to think about Musk and had no immediate plans to speak with him, though he wished him “all the best.” This came after reports that the White House had arranged for Musk to speak with Trump in Mandarin to ease tensions—a claim Trump dismissed as “wrong.”
Trump previously hinted at terminating government contracts with Musk’s companies. When asked on June 6 whether the U.S. could exit these partnerships, Trump cryptically replied, “Everyone who leaves the U.S. will still transfer, except me.” Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Musk’s businesses may face heightened scrutiny from U.S. regulators overseeing transportation, environmental, and communications sectors.
Amid the public spat, Musk recently posted—and then deleted—a social media message implying Trump’s connection to the infamous “Epstein case.” The post’s removal has fueled further speculation. Meanwhile, European officials have reportedly extended an olive branch, inviting Musk to “switch camps.” The escalating tension between the two high-profile figures underscores the volatile intersection of business, politics, and personal rivalries.
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