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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Musk-Trump breakup over? Elon posts US President's post slamming Gavin Newsom over LA riots; National Guard deployed amid rising unrest
Signs show Trump-Musk rift appears to be ending In what appears to be a brief thaw in the heated feud between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump , the tech billionaire reshared a Truth Social post by the MAGA supremo targeting California governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This moment of alignment comes after a week of bitter exchanges between the two, which included Musk's explosive claim that Trump appeared in Jeffrey Epstein 's files and Trump branding Musk as 'Crazy.' The Truth Social post addressed the ongoing riots in Los Angeles, where thousands have protested against the Trump administration's immigration policies, including recent ICE detentions. The unrest escalated to the point where the National Guard was deployed to control the large-scale demonstrations. Trump wrote: "Governor Gavin Newscum and 'Mayor' Bass should apologize to the people of Los Angeles for the absolutely horrible job that they have done, and this now includes the ongoing L.A. riots. These are not protesters, they are troublemakers and insurrectionists. Remember, NO MASKS!" Protesters set fire to vehicles, threw objects, and chanted slogans against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, which resulted in the arrest of several people alleged to be undocumented immigrants and gang members. These raids sparked outrage within Los Angeles's large Latino community. Despite this apparent moment of unity, Musk and Trump have grown distant since Musk's controversial claims regarding the Epstein files, which he later retracted. Tensions have also risen since March, when Trump curtailed the powers of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a unit Musk had headed. Musk formally stepped down from his role at DOGE on May 1 during a low-key White House ceremony, where Trump thanked him for his service and presented him with a ceremonial 'golden key' to the White House. The tech entrepreneur has also criticised Trump's 'one big beautiful bill,' expressing concerns that the Office of Budget and Budgetary Bureau (OBBB) would significantly increase the US public debt. Unable to sway Trump or Republican lawmakers, Musk launched a 'Kill the Bill' campaign on X, leading to a public and heated showdown with the president. In a recent interview aboard Air Force One, when asked about Elon Musk and Tesla's future, Trump reassured, 'He'll be ok.' Musk was the main right-hand for Trump's Oval Office bid in the 2024 presidential campaign and went toe to toe with Trump on governmental policies while also downplaying Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Republicans urge Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their feud
As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from U.S President Donald Trump's clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the potential consequences from a prolonged feud. At a minimum, the explosion of animosity between the two powerful men could complicate the path forward for Republicans' massive tax and border spending legislation that has been promoted by Trump but assailed by Musk. 'I hope it doesn't distract us from getting the job done that we need to,' said Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state. "I think that it will boil over and they'll mend fences.' As of Friday afternoon, Mr. Musk was holding his fire, posting about his various companies on social media rather than torching the president. Trump departed the White House for his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, without stopping to talk to reporters who shouted questions about his battle with Mr. Musk. Also Read | White House defends Trump mega-bill after Musk appeals to 'Kill the Bill' 'I hope that both of them come back together because when the two of them are working together, we'll get a lot more done for America than when they're at cross purposes,' Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday night. Sen. Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, sounded almost pained on social media as Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk volleyed insults at each other, sharing a photo composite of the two men and writing, "But … I really like both of them.' 'Who else really wants @elonmusk and @realDonaldTrump to reconcile?' Lee posted, later adding: 'Repost if you agree that the world is a better place with the Trump-Musk bromance fully intact.' So far, the feud between Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk is probably best described as a moving target, with plenty of opportunities for escalation or detente. One person familiar with the President's thinking said Mr. Musk wants to speak with Mr. Trump, but that the president doesn't want to do it – or at least do it on Friday. The person requested anonymity to disclose private matters. In a series of conversations with television anchors on Friday morning, Mr. Trump showed no interest in burying the hatchet. Asked on ABC News about reports of a potential call between him and Mr. Musk, the president responded: 'You mean the man who has lost his mind?' Mr. Trump added in the ABC interview that he was 'not particularly' interested in talking to Mr. Musk at the moment. Still, others remained hopeful that it all would blow over. 'I grew up playing hockey and there wasn't a single day that we played hockey or basketball or football or baseball, whatever we were playing, where we didn't fight. And then we'd fight, then we'd become friends again,' Hannity said on his show Thursday night. Acknowledging that it 'got personal very quick,' Hannity nonetheless added that the rift was 'just a major policy difference.' House Speaker Mike Johnson projected confidence that the dispute would not affect prospects for the tax and border bill. 'Members are not shaken at all,' the Louisiana Republican said. 'We're going to pass this legislation on our deadline.' He added that he hopes Musk and Trump reconcile, saying 'I believe in redemption' and 'it's good for the party and the country if all that's worked out.' But he also had something of a warning for the billionaire entrepreneur. 'I'll tell you what, do not doubt and do not second-guess and don't ever challenge the president of the United States, Donald Trump,' Johnson said. "He is the leader of the party. He's the most consequential political figure of this generation and probably the modern era.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New token soars 1,300% after Elon Musk tells America to 'Kill the Bill'
New token soars 1,300% after Elon Musk tells America to 'Kill the Bill' originally appeared on TheStreet. In a whirlwind of politics, pop culture, and crypto chaos, a new Solana-based memecoin called Kill The Bill (KILLBILL) has exploded more than 1,300% within 24 hours — all after Elon Musk blasted President Donald Trump's latest federal spending proposal, calling it the 'Debt Slavery Bill.' Launched less than 16 hours ago on Solana's memecoin launchpad PumpSwap, KILLBILL is a clear reference to Quentin Tarantino's cult classic Kill Bill. As of now, the token is priced at $0.00009575 and has already seen $8.68 million in trading volume with over 81,000 transactions, according to GeckoTerminal. The surge appears to be driven by Musk's viral opposition to the 1,100-page 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' which passed the House on May 22. The bill is set to raise the national debt ceiling by potentially over $2.4 trillion, piling on top of the existing $36 trillion debt load. 'If this bill is passed, it will bankrupt the country,' Musk warned earlier this week. On Wednesday, he posted to his 180 million X followers: 'Call your Senator. Call your Congressman. Bankrupting America is NOT ok! KILL the BILL.' Shortly after, Bitwise's Jeff Parks responded to the post with a photoshopped Kill Bill movie poster — but with Musk's face swapped in, helping fuel the memecoin frenzy. As of this writing, KILLBILL has 4,325 holders and net buys of over $57,000 — numbers that suggest coordinated retail enthusiasm rather than organic utility. While there's no indication that Musk is associated with the token, that hasn't stopped opportunists from piggybacking on the attention. Despite the hype, there's zero evidence Musk is connected to the KILLBILL token — and traders should be aware that memecoins built around political moments have often ended in rug pulls or sudden collapses. The speed and anonymity of Solana memecoin launches have made them both alluring and risky. As always, traders should proceed with caution. Disclaimer: This article does not constitute investment advice. Meme coins are highly speculative and often carry outsized risks. Invest responsibly. New token soars 1,300% after Elon Musk tells America to 'Kill the Bill' first appeared on TheStreet on Jun 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
10-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Bristol protester ‘dazed' after police officer ‘whacked' him with baton
One of the Bristol protesters described by Priti Patel as 'thugs' has told of being 'dazed' after an officer 'whacked' him with a baton, leaving him with a 'large bump' on his head. Ross, who is in the final year of a Physics masters at Bristol University, told The Independent his 'ears were ringing' after the clash with police at Friday night's protest against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which Labour has warned could lead to harsher penalties for damaging a statue than attacking a woman. The home secretary said the 'Kill the Bill' protesters were 'intent on causing trouble' – and was backed by prime minister Boris Johnson who said a 'mob' had carried out 'disgraceful attacks against police officers'. It came hours after the Avon and Somerset force retracted a claim that two officers suffered broken bones during a previous Kill the Bill protest last Sunday. Riot police could be seen pushing people to the ground with their shields in videos posted on social media, while a Daily Mirror journalist was the subject of an 'assault' by police. Ross, a 24-year-old student who preferred not to give his family name, said he was hit in the head by a police officer while standing on the frontlines of the protest in Bristol on Bridewell street at around 11pm on Friday night. He added: 'I was saying 'I'm peaceful' and had my hands in the air saying 'I'm here to protest not to fight'. The officer came and whacked me in the head with a baton. I got dazed and stumbled back. A lot of people got a lot worse than I did. 'There is some bruising. You can definitely see it. I'm definitely still a bit dazed. I had a bit of trouble getting to bed last night. My ears were still ringing. But it is having witnessed police behaving that way that's shaken me more than getting hit on the head.' The student said he was an 'engaged citizen' and not an activist. He said some officers were hitting back against demonstrators with the flat surface of their shields. 'Further down the line, police were hitting them with the edges of the shield, which is obviously more painful,' he said. 'The ones using the edges of the shield – that is done with vicious intent. There wasn't any physical violence I saw from the protesters. The police didn't need to clear the streets. The police could have just waited it out.' Ross said the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts bill 'worries' him a lot as it is a 'direct assault on our civil liberties' – adding that he is anxious that Boris Johnson's relatively new government is 'already' attempting to implement tough restrictions. And he warned that he would be 'surprised' if there were not more protests in the city on Saturday. Matthew Ryan Tucker, a friend who also attended the protest, said: 'I was hit on the side of the head with a riot shield. I have a small bruise. It was pretty insane to see the police unleashing on people.' The 23-year-old, who is doing a physics PhD at Bristol University, said it was concerning Labour had been due to abstain from voting against the controversial bill until changing their mind at the last minute. 'It's really disappointing isn't it,' he added. 'Obviously people say to get the Tories out, you need to back the most viable party, but when they also don't oppose the recent Spycops bill, a separate piece of legislation which has been criticised, people feel like they don't have a voice, so they come out in the streets.' Large demonstrations are currently banned in the UK because of lockdown rules. Avon and Somerset Police said glass bottles, bricks and eggs were hurled at officers and fireworks were set off. Kevin Blowe, campaigns coordinator at the Network for Police Monitoring, told The Independent: 'It appears riot police were let off the leash last night. Scenes of officers battering protesters on the floor with shields is convincing evidence that Avon and Somerset Police wanted to send a message that it has zero tolerance of further protests against the government's draconian policing bill. 'However, all this has proved the urgency of resisting new measures in the bill. With sweeping extra police powers to crack down on protests, Bristol is a disturbing warning of what campaigners can expect in the future.' Police officers could be seen using riot shields to push back protesters, some of whom were sat down, while others raised their arms in the air as they chanted 'we are peaceful, what are you'. Nadia Whittome, a Labour MP, said: 'Reports of protesters and journalists injured last night in Bristol. The case for an independent investigation into the policing of the Bristol protests is clear.' The legislation would hand police greater power to roll out conditions on non-violent protests, with convictions potentially leading to a prison sentence. Police were condemned over their aggressive handling of a vigil to mourn Sarah Everard two weeks ago – with Dame Cressida Dick, the Met commissioner, forced to rebuff calls to step down after her officers grabbed women standing on Clapham Common's bandstand before taking them away while others at the vigil screamed and cried out. The police said it had to act to safeguard public health during the coronavirus pandemic. Supt Mark Runacres, commander for Bristol at Avon and Somerset Police, said Friday night's protest was held 'against our advice and the advice of the authorities' and that a peaceful demonstration had been 'facilitated for many hours.' He added: 'We had bottles being thrown at officers, paint being thrown at officers. Our officers will deal with offences where they are being committed effectively and robustly, in line with ... approved public order training tactics. 'We want our officers to be deployed on their routine duties – while they are being drawn into policing operations such as these, they are being taken away from other frontline duties. Victims are being let down by us not being able to respond to them as quickly as we would like.' He added: 'From Monday, changes in legislation will allow us to hopefully work with protest organisers so we can discuss things like routes, direction, end time and dispersal.'
