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Elon, Inc: Can ‘MAMUWT' Be to Musk What ‘TACO' Is to Trump?

Elon, Inc: Can ‘MAMUWT' Be to Musk What ‘TACO' Is to Trump?

Bloomberg17-06-2025
On this week's episode of Elon, Inc., host David and Max chat about the latest Musk-Trump drama. A detente had just emerged when we last recorded, and now it feels like it's just a matter of time before Musk (and little X) are back in the Oval Office sparring with reporters (and playing on the floor). Will the apologies help Musk secure eased restrictions for self-driving cars and access to Star Wars 2.0 (Trump's 'golden dome' project)? And will Max and David be able to introduce MAMUWT (Musk Always Makes Up With Trump) into the lexicon alongside TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out)? What about MADRA (Musk Always Delays Robotaxi Announcements)? Meanwhile, xAI is in talks to raise $4.3 billion (on top of the $5 billion it's been trying to raise) since the company has already spent most of the $14 billion it previously raised. Commitments on the debt sale are due Tuesday. Bloomberg's Carmen Arroyo joins the crew to break down what it means for the future of Musk's company.
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