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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Will Donald Trump ban X if his nasty feud with Elon Musk escalates? AI Guru's big prediction
The pairing of US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk , the leader of the richest country in the world with the richest person in the world, seemed a perfect match. But Musk's vociferous opposition to the president's bill, expressed on social media, touched off the two men's dispute last week and it got only worse. Amid the growing feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, an influential techie has predicted that the President will ban tech mogul's X if the tensions between the two escalates. The bromance came to an abrupt end this week in a very public and ugly way, as both men traded insults on their respective platforms. ALSO READ: Thomas Fugate: A novice who replaced an army veteran to lead US terror prevention centre Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Baca Undo Will Trump ban Elon Musk's X? A former Disney child star turned AI guru says the hostility could lead to a government ban of the social-media platform under national-security pretexts, reports New York Post. 'Elon's a very smart person – yet he's prone to kind of having these mood swings and going on these campaigns and tirades. I think there's only so much Elon can do before Trump is ultimately going to invoke a show of force,' Leos told The Post. ALSO READ: California unrest: How Los Angeles immigration protests turned ugly after citywide ICE operations 'An executive order is definitely something Trump could do to say, 'hey, I'm the one who's in control, I'm president, I am the commander in chief.'' Live Events 'Musk now faces a difficult choice. He can ban Trump from X in retaliation, but that would almost certainly trigger an executive response from the White House,' Leos predicted. Leos further suggested that Trump might leverage Musk's access to classified information—or even his recent accusation linking Trump to the Epstein files—as grounds to argue that the Tesla CEO's behavior on X poses a potential national security risk. 'If there's anything related to that that could be the true, or if he is referencing something that is classified or privileged information, that could be considered a national security threat,' he said. Leos believes the legal framework for a ban already exists, and that Trump would likely invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. He also thinks the spat will lead to discussions about regulating social media platforms and their influence on politics. Things spiraled quickly this week, after Musk called Trump's big, beautiful bill a 'pork-filled…abomination,' which led the president to accuse the tech billionaire of having 'lost his mind' and falling victim to 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' Trump said Friday he has zero interest in speaking to Elon Musk amid their escalating feud. ALSO READ: Did Barron Trump predict Elon-Trump breakup? This hilarious video from inauguration sparks buzz Trump says Elon has 'lost his mind' Trump said Saturday that his relationship with Elon Musk was likely beyond repair after the two sparred publicly on social media this past week, and he warned there would be "serious consequences" if Musk financed candidates to run against Republicans who voted in favor of the president's domestic policy bill. In a phone interview with NBC journalist Kristen Welker, Trump said he had no plans to speak with Musk, calling the tech billionaire "disrespectful" to the office of the president. When asked whether he had any desire to repair his relationship with Musk, Trump said, "No." Trump has offered a range of views in his conversations over the past few days. In some, Trump has described Musk as somebody who has gone "crazy." In others, he has expressed sympathy, as if Musk were a wayward son.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Fact check: Is JD Vance resigning from his role as Vice President over Donald Trump and Elon Musk's feud? Viral claims debunked
Amid the ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, a claim has gone viral on social media that states the Vice President JD Vance is resigning from his role in the Trump administration. But how true are these viral claims? Let's have a fact check. The vice president, JD Vance, appeared to wade into the increasing tension between Trump and Musk by sharing a cryptic post on social media. On Friday, Vance shared a photo with comedian Von, where he appeared to subtly allude to the highly publicised fallout between the former president and the tech billionaire that's currently making the headlines. 😂 Is JD Vance resigning as Vice President amid the Elon-Trump feud? The viral claims are reportedly false, as there have been no reports of Vance resigning from his post, as per Times Now. Moreover, the claim that surfaced on social media is based on a theory that the fallout between Donald Trump and JD Vance is related to a larger fallout between the Trump administration and the Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. JD Vance is generally looked upon as someone close to Silicon Valley because of his past work as a venture capitalist and his link with the PayPal owner, Peter Thiel. A look at the viral claims about JD Vance Amid this, several misleading posts about JD Vance resigning are going viral on the internet. Here are some of them: JD Vance has so far maintained his silence over the ongoing public feud between Donald Trump and Tesla owner Elon Musk, who have been throwing punches at each other. Additionally, even though a wide rift has emerged inside the Trump campaign, with supporters choosing to support either Musk or Trump, the former senator from Ohio has not responded to it. Know about Donald Trump's and Elon Musk's feud The fallout between the US president and Tesla owner came in the wake of the 78-year-old drumming up support for the GOP-backed budget and government spending bill. The package's drastic tax cuts and federal budget cuts have drawn criticism from Musk and other opponents, who estimate that the bill would increase the national debt by over $2.5 trillion. Meanwhile, the billionaire demanded Trump's impeachment on Thursday, even going so far as to say that Trump would not have won the election without his backing.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘No idea what he was thinking': Errol Musk on son Elon's Epstein-Trump association claims; urges to let feud 'fizzle out'
Errol Musk weighs in on Elon-Trump feud Elon Musk 's father, Errol Musk, weighed on his son's feud with Donald Trump which included reference to Jeffrey Epstein in an attack on US President, calling it 'just a silly mistake' and "not knowing what he (Elon) was thinking". He also urged his son to let the feud 'fizzle out.' In an interview with Al Arabiya English from a lounge in Delhi Airport, Errol Musk downplayed the widely publicised social media clash between the two high-profile figures, characterising it as a momentary flare-up between strong personalities under pressure. 'I have no idea what he was thinking… I can only imagine that's just a silly mistake,' Errol said of Elon's now-viral post alleging Trump's name was in the Epstein files. Musk had, in a post on X, said, 'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!'. Errol, attributed his son's actions to stress rather than intent. Referencing scripture, he added, 'Let the innocent person cast the first stone,' suggesting no one is without fault. The elder Musk said he had personally messaged his son to help ease tensions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Price for a 1-Day Walk-in Shower In 2025 Homebuddy Learn More Undo 'I did send him a message… telling him, make sure this fizzles out,' he said, confidently predicting that the spat would be short-lived. 'Yes, of course,' he added when asked whether Trump and Elon would reconcile. 'When people have been through a great deal of stress… eventually people reach a point where they lash out,' Errol said. 'Even at the highest levels, people struggle to find common ground.' He suggested Elon's criticisms stemmed from concerns over Democrats' use of financial incentives to push legislation—a dispute that eventually escalated into a social media confrontation. Describing the online standoff as 'elephant bulls or alphas having a go at each other,' Errol Musk brushed off the seriousness of the episode. Reflecting on his recent visit to the US, Errol also claimed overwhelming public support for the former president. 'I would like to say 80 percent, but actually 100 percent [are] behind Trump,' he said. What is the Musk-Trump feud ? The public spat between US President Donald Trump and former adviser Elon Musk has intensified, following Musk's opposition to a significant domestic policy initiative by Trump. Following his 129-day tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), Musk utilised his platform X to denounce the bill as a "disgusting abomination", adding: "Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong." He expressed concerns about the legislation's impact on national debt levels and urged his followers to contact their representatives in opposition to the spending proposal. The conflict between the two wealthy individuals heightened on Thursday as they traded harsh words on their respective social media platforms, indicating the end of their previous collaboration. Trump initiated the exchange by expressing disappointment over Musk's criticism of his administration's primary tax and spending legislation, suggesting this could terminate their formerly positive association. In response, Musk claimed credit for Trump's electoral success, stating: "Without me, Trump would have lost the election". The deterioration in their relationship occurred after Musk's sustained opposition to Trump's spending legislation, which received approval from the US House and awaits Senate consideration.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CNN's Abby Phillip Sums Up Trump-Musk Breakup In A Way You Might Not Expect
Abby Phillip brought viewers up to speed on the Donald Trump-Elon Musk split, in a hurry and in style, on Thursday. The CNN 'NewsNight' host used memes and gifs ― 'which Musk's platform [X] made famous,' she said ― to sum up the feud between the president and his ex-DOGE sidekick, who happens to be the world's richest man. The breakup has its roots in Musk's criticism of Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill. But once the president began to respond, the fallout accelerated in a volley of insults and threats. If the shocked expressions of Judy Garland, Matt LeBlanc, Eddie Murphy, Don Knotts, and others don't help you understand the extraordinary dissolution of their bromance, at least you'll be entertained. Breaking down the Elon-Trump feud in gifs for those who missed today's drama — Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) June 6, 2025 AOC Gets Delightfully Catty On Trump-Musk Split Donald Trump Says He's 'Very Disappointed' In Elon Musk As Rift Grows 6 Wildly Different Ways Fox News Hosts Struggled To Process Trump-Musk Blowup
