Elon Musk's dad says, Tesla CEO faltered and fought with Donald Trump due to ...
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The public feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump is not a political falling out, but rather a consequence of prolonged stress and potential "PTSD from the White House" on his son's part, according to Errol Musk, Elon's father. Speaking to Russian media in Moscow, the Elon Musk's father suggested his son made a "mistake" by publicly confronting Trump. The relationship between the two high-profile figures, once characterized by mutual admiration and a seemingly strong alliance, has recently dissolved into a bitter public exchange, primarily on social media. The spat intensified after Elon Musk denounced Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," a sweeping tax and spending package, calling it a "disgusting abomination." This led to a series of escalating criticisms from both sides, including Elon Musk's unsubstantiated suggestion that Trump had ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Errol Musk's on Elon Musk and Donald Trump's fight
Speaking to Russian media, Errol Musk described the clash as a 'mistake' on Elon's part, suggesting that both Musk and Trump had been under intense pressure for months.
"They're very tired and stressed, so you can expect something like this. Elon made a mistake, I think. But he is tired." He further downplayed the severity of the rift, calling it "a small thing" that would "be over tomorrow."
Elon Musk's father also commented on his son's foray into the political arena, suggesting that Elon is "not a great politician." "He's a great tech innovator, but not a great politician. His politics is like a swimming pool with no sides and no bottom," Errol stated, offering a candid assessment of his son's public political engagements.
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump dispute
The feud began when Elon Musk criticised Trump's tax and spending bill, calling it a 'disgusting abomination.' Trump retaliated by threatening to cut federal contracts with Musk's companies, including SpaceX and Tesla. Musk then suggested Trump's name appeared in sealed Jeffrey Epstein files, further escalating tensions.
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