‘I don't have any plans, not even thinking about it': Trump on feud with Elon Musk
US President Donald Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One enroute to Bedminster, responded to questions about his public feud with Elon Musk. Referring to Musk as a 'friend turned foe,' Trump made it clear he has no plans to reconcile with the Tesla CEO. He said, 'I don't have any plans, somebody who has made a mistake…I am not even thinking about that,' signaling a firm stance and deepening rift between the two high-profile figures.#TrumpMuskFeud #ElonMusk #DonaldTrump #TechNews #PoliticalNews #MuskTrumpConflict #AirForceOne #BreakingNews #Tesla #USPolitics
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