The Fallout Between President Trump and Elon Musk—This Week in Your Words
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What started as a somewhat quiet week for President Trump has proved anything but as his public fallout with so-called "first buddy" Elon Musk has caught the attention of the world. Newsweek turns to your comments to add fresh perspectives and insights to the conversation.
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On Reaction to the Fallout Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump
Original article: 'Told You So': Liberals React as Trump-Musk Alliance Implodes in Real Time
Background: The political marriage between Trump and Musk—who once called himself first buddy—came crashing down in spectacular fashion on Thursday.
Original comment: "It was always just a matter of time. Anyone successful that works with Trump ends up leaving in disgust. For someone supposedly as smart as Musk, the only surprise was that it took this long." – Quickdrawmcgraw
What makes the comment noteworthy: The commenter cuts to the heart of the saga, highlighting the inevitable fallout many see as a pattern when high-profile figures work with Trump. It underscores the surprise not in the split itself, but in how long the alliance lasted.
Original article: Musk On If Trump Should Be Impeached: 'Yes'
Background: Musk has backed a post calling for Trump to be impeached amid their fracturing relationship.
Original comment: "What a divorce! and played out in public.
Perhaps this could be planned, deceiving the public. Musk needs distance himself from Trump for the benefit of his companies, needs to convince the public." – Guests
What makes the comment noteworthy: The commenter questions the timing of the very public fallout, especially given the recent wave of negativity surrounding Musk and Tesla. They suggest the possibility that the split may be strategically planned to distance Musk from the president in order to protect his business interests and repair his public image.
Original article: JD Vance Reacts to Trump and Musk's Public Meltdown
Background: Vice President JD Vance cracked a joke on social media Thursday about the war of words between Musk and Trump.
Original comment: "Iran is playing him, Putin has no respect for him, our 401Ks are suffering and all he seems to do is tweet. The boy who tweeted wolf. I'm afraid Trump's whimsical and unpredictable tariffs will prove Elon right by triggering a recession. - Johan S
What makes the comment noteworthy: A comment that highlights growing concerns around the Trump administration's impact on the economy. The commenter shared their strong opinion on the president, which sparked debate from both supporters and critics.
Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump shake hands as they attend the men's NCAA wrestling competition at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on March 22, 2025.
Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump shake hands as they attend the men's NCAA wrestling competition at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on March 22, 2025.
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Original article: A Timeline of Elon Musk's and Donald Trump's Bromance
Background: Trump's friendship with Musk took center stage during much of the Presidential race—and made for numerous headlines around the world.
Original comment: "My friends, in other words, Elon Musk has never really been a supporter of Donald Trump or his policies. He doesn't want to be MAGA and in general he can hardly be defined as an American. If tomorrow the Chinese or Russians offer him more tempting terms, he will move there. He doesn't care about America and its fate.
Musk flirted with Dems more than with Republicans. As in business, he bet on Trump and his bet worked, but it was clear to me from the beginning who Mr. Musk is. Now he will jump to the Democrats again and the liberal media will embrace him." - dubbi_dubinoff
What makes the comment noteworthy: The commenter takes a strong stance on the relationship between Musk and Trump and questions the authenticity of the relationship from the beginning.
On the Impact the Trump/Musk Fallout Has Had on Tesla
Original article: Tesla Shares Plummet as Musk, Trump Relationship Crashes to Earth
Background: Tesla shares plummeted by more than 14 percent on Thursday as the fallout between Musk and Trump became global news.
Original comment: "Tesla posted a loss on operations last quarter, but they showed a net profit due to a sale of carbon credits to other manufacturers. Since then, sales have plummeted worldwide. We can expect outright losses next quarter. The critical report will come out late July. Then watch the stock really drop." - biji_basi
What makes the comment noteworthy: The comment provides a detailed perspective on Tesla's recent performance, connecting the company's operational challenges to the broader impact of the Musk-Trump fallout. It highlights how public controversies can have tangible effects on a company's stock and investor confidence.
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