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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Karoline Leavitt weighs in on the Trump-Musk feud
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear that she's team Trump amid the president's nasty public break-up with Elon Musk. One week before, she and longtime Trump aide Margo Martin had posed in the Tesla that's parked outside the White House, which the president said he was purchasing as Musk's electric car company was taking a hit over his MAGA ties and work at DOGE. But on Thursday Leavitt shared one of Trump's Truth Social messages the president dished out about Musk - after first taking on the Tesla and SpaceX CEO in an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump had written, 'I don't mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago.' 'This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It's a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn't pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that,' Trump wrote. 'I didn't create this mess, I'm just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!' the president added. Musk's spat with Trump got so brutal on Thursday that he claimed that the president 'is in the Epstein files' - attempting to connect the commander-in-chief with the serial [expletive] who died in prison in 2019. Leavitt pushed back on that too, telling the Daily Mail in a statement: 'This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted. The President is focused on passing this historic piece of legislation and making our country great again,' Leavitt added. Trump didn't directly respond to Musk's Epstein charge, instead posting the Truth Social message that Leavitt shared. Later Trump ignored shouted questions from reporters on Musk's Epstein charge as he hosted the National Fraternal Order of Police executive board in the State Dining Room. A source familiar pointed out to the Daily Mail that 'everyone knows President Trump kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of his Palm Beach Golf Club.' 'The Administration itself released Epstein files with the President's name included. This is not a new surprise Elon is uncovering. Everyone already knew this,' the source continued. The source also mused, 'If Elon truly thought the President was more deeply involved with Epstein, why did he hangout with him for 6 months and say he "loves him as much as a straight man can love a straight man?"' The Musk-Trump break-up had started over the bill, which is now going through the U.S. Senate, which Musk complained added to the deficit and reversed the work he had done leading DOGE, the Trump-created Department of Government Efficiency. But it quickly turned personal once Trump floated that he wasn't sure the relationship between the two billionaires could be saved. 'Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will any more, I was surprised,' Trump told reporters as he was seated alongside Germany's leader. The president suggested that Musk was angry - not over the bill ballooning the deficit - but because the Trump administration has pulled back on electric vehicle mandates, which negatively impacted Tesla , and replaced the Musk-approved nominee to lead NASA , which could hinder SpaceX's government contracts. Musk then posted that Trump would have lost the 2024 election had it not been for the world's richest man - him. 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate,' Musk claimed. 'Such ingratitude,' the billionaire added. After the Oval Office meeting Trump took to Truth Social Thursday afternoon and asserted that he had asked Musk to leave his administration and said the billionaire went 'CRAZY!' 'Elon was "wearing thin," I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!' Trump wrote. The president then threatened to pull SpaceX and Tesla's government contracts. 'The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn't do it!' Trump wrote. It ratcheted up even more, with Musk saying he could decommission the only rocket ships that are currently hauling U.S. astronauts and their supplies to the International Space Station. Musk also made the Epstein charge and later said he would back Trump's impeachment, saying he was for Vice President J.D. Vance taking the president's place. Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser of Trump and a leader of the MAGA movement, pushed that the South African-born Musk be investigated - and maybe even deported. Last Friday, Trump had heralded Musk in the Oval Office, gifting him a golden key and giving him a send-off from DOGE, as the billionaire headed back into the private sector. As Thursday evening approached, Trump's Tesla remained parked on West Executive Avenue, just steps away from the West Wing.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Karoline Leavitt makes it clear where she stands amid Trump-Musk feud with very telling post
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear that she's team Trump amid the president's nasty public break-up with Elon Musk. One week before, she and longtime Trump aide Margo Martin had posed in the Tesla that's parked outside the White House, which the president said he was purchasing as Musk's electric car company was taking a hit over his MAGA ties and work at DOGE. But on Thursday Leavitt shared one of Trump's Truth Social messages the president dished out about Musk - after first taking on the Tesla and SpaceX CEO in an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump had written, 'I don't mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago.' 'This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It's a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn't pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that,' Trump wrote. 'I didn't create this mess, I'm just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!' the president added. Musk's spat with Trump got so brutal on Thursday that he claimed that the president 'is in the Epstein files' - attempting to connect the commander-in-chief with the serial pedophile who died in prison in 2019. Leavitt pushed back on that too, telling the Daily Mail in a statement: 'This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted.' On Thursday, however, press secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear that she was on President Donald Trump's side in Trump's very public spat with former DOGE leader Elon Musk 'The President is focused on passing this historic piece of legislation and making our country great again,' Leavitt added. Trump didn't directly respond to Musk's Epstein charge, instead posting the Truth Social message that Leavitt shared. Later Trump ignored shouted questions from reporters on Musk's Epstein charge as he hosted the National Fraternal Order of Police executive board in the State Dining Room. A source familiar pointed out to the Daily Mail that 'everyone knows President Trump kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of his Palm Beach Golf Club.' 'The Administration itself released Epstein files with the President's name included. This is not a new surprise Elon is uncovering. Everyone already knew this,' the source continued. The source also mused, 'If Elon truly thought the President was more deeply involved with Epstein, why did he hangout with him for 6 months and say he "loves him as much as a straight man can love a straight man?"' The Musk-Trump break-up had started over the bill, which is now going through the U.S. Senate, which Musk complained added to the deficit and reversed the work he had done leading DOGE, the Trump-created Department of Government Efficiency. But it quickly turned personal once Trump floated that he wasn't sure the relationship between the two billionaires could be saved. 'Elon and I had a great relationship. I don't know if we will any more, I was surprised,' Trump told reporters as he was seated alongside Germany's leader. The president suggested that Musk was angry - not over the bill ballooning the deficit - but because the Trump administration has pulled back on electric vehicle mandates, which negatively impacted Tesla, and replaced the Musk-approved nominee to lead NASA, which could hinder SpaceX 's government contracts. Musk then posted that Trump would have lost the 2024 election had it not been for the world's richest man - him. 'Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate,' Musk claimed. 'Such ingratitude,' the billionaire added. After the Oval Office meeting Trump took to Truth Social Thursday afternoon and asserted that he had asked Musk to leave his administration and said the billionaire went 'CRAZY!' 'Elon was "wearing thin," I asked him to leave, I took away his EV Mandate that forced everyone to buy Electric Cars that nobody else wanted (that he knew for months I was going to do!), and he just went CRAZY!' Trump wrote. The president then threatened to pull SpaceX and Tesla's government contracts. 'The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn't do it!' Trump wrote. It ratcheted up even more, with Musk saying he could decommission the only rocket ships that are currently hauling U.S. astronauts and their supplies to the International Space Station. Musk also made the Epstein charge and later said he would back Trump's impeachment, saying he was for Vice President J.D. Vance taking the president's place. Steve Bannon, a longtime adviser of Trump and a leader of the MAGA movement, pushed that the South African-born Musk be investigated - and maybe even deported. Last Friday, Trump had heralded Musk in the Oval Office, gifting him a golden key and giving him a send-off from DOGE, as the billionaire headed back into the private sector. As Thursday evening approached, Trump's Tesla remained parked on West Executive Avenue, just steps away from the West Wing.
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
US President Donald Trump gets 'one drop of oil' as gift from UAE; his reaction goes viral: ‘I'm not thrilled'
Donald Trump has wrapped up his Middle East visit, ending his tour in the United Arab Emirates on Friday. But before boarding his flight back to the United States, he received a rather unique farewell gift – a single drop of Murban crude oil, the UAE's top-tier petroleum. The moment quickly went viral online, thanks to Trump's classic quip. In a video shared by his communications advisor Margo Martin, Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE's minister of industry and advanced technology and CEO of ADNOC, is seen handing Trump a sleek capsule containing the oil. Murban is known for being one of the highest-quality crude oils in the world, extracted from a massive oil field that dates back to 1958 and currently producing about two million barrels a day. Trump, never one to miss a chance to entertain, looks into the camera and says with a grin, 'This is one drop of oil.' Then, pausing for effect, he says, 'The highest-quality oil there is on the planet, and they only gave me a drop of it. So, I'm not thrilled… But it's better than no drop.' The dry humor and deadpan delivery turned the clip into an instant social media sensation. 'The highest quality oil there is on the planet and they only gave me a drop of it…so I'm not thrilled!' 🤣 — Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 16, 2025 The symbolic gesture came at the close of a four-day tour that focused heavily on energy cooperation. Sultan Al Jaber also highlighted a major joint initiative between the US and Gulf countries – a $440 billion investment in the energy sector planned through 2035. The announcement fits into Trump's broader push to secure big-ticket business deals during his time in the region. But this wasn't the only viral moment from Trump's trip. His arrival in the UAE sparked a buzz online as well, after a group of Emirati girls welcomed him with the traditional 'Al-Ayyala' dance – known for its synchronized hair flips. Social media users couldn't resist chiming in, with one X user joking, 'Yeh kya darawlvana welcome hai' (What a scary welcome).
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Donald Trump gets royal treatment in Qatar; cybertrucks, camels escort him to Emir's ‘nice house'
Donald Trump is making headlines once again – this time for his whirlwind Middle East tour during his second term as President of the United States of America. On the second leg of his three-nation visit, Trump touched down in Qatar, where a display of royal opulence quickly turned into Internet gold. After a grand welcome ceremony, Trump was escorted to Al Wajba Palace, the official residence of Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. True to form, Trump didn't miss the chance to make his mark. While touring the lavish interiors, he exclaimed, 'Nice house!' The remark instantly went viral after his communications advisor, Margo Martin, posted a video of the moment online. 'Nice house!' President @realDonaldTrump says as he tours Al Wajba Palace, home of the Emir of Qatar 🤣 — Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 14, 2025 Martin also shared more footage from inside the palace, including a clip of Trump cheerfully participating in a traditional sword dance alongside the Emir. Social media lapped it up. President @realDonaldTrump and the Emir of Qatar watch a sword dancing ceremony at Al Wajba Palace 🇺🇸🇶🇦 — Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 14, 2025 This visit has been a goldmine of viral content. The buzz began even before Trump touched down. While en route to Qatar, his plane was ceremonially escorted by F-15 fighter jets, an unusual and grand gesture by Qatari authorities. This came just days after a similarly grand reception in Saudi Arabia, where Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally chauffeured Trump to a state dinner in a golf cart, an on-brand nod to Trump's well-known love for golf. Happening Now—President Trump is looking out the window on Air Force One as we enter Qatar air space with a fighter jet escort. Landing shortly at Hamad International Airport in Qatar. Thank you!🇺🇸🇶🇦 — Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) May 14, 2025 But Qatar arguably raised the bar. Upon arrival in Doha, the President's motorcade was led through the city by red and gold police Cybertrucks in a futuristic show of flair. Elon Musk himself shared the video on X, adding to the online frenzy. Cybertrucks escorting @POTUS! — gorklon rust (@elonmusk) May 14, 2025 Just when you thought it couldn't get more surreal, a parade of camels welcomed Trump outside the Amiri Diwan, Qatar's presidential office. Scene in Qatar from President Trump's motorcade! 🐪 — Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 14, 2025 And this trip wasn't just about ceremony and photo ops. Trump and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani signed a major deal: Qatar is purchasing 160 aircraft from Boeing in a transaction valued at $200 billion. The Emir even offered Trump a luxury Boeing 747-8 to serve as a temporary Air Force One while the US awaits its new presidential jets.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Trump's MAGA ladies steal the show during grand Middle East tour.... with one notable absence
No Melania, no problem. Without the first lady on President Donald Trump 's Middle East trip the women of Trumpworld have been stealing the show. On Wednesday night the president had White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and longtime aide Margo Martin accompany him in the Beast to the state dinner hosted by Qatar 's Emir Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani at the opulent Lusail Palace. Leavitt wore a violet caped dress, while Martin sported a black pantsuit and big heels. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles went with a light yellow blazer. There were questions ahead of the trip about whether women in Trump's entourage would cover their heads in Saudi Arabia - the first stop of the three country tour. Trump had been critical in 2015 when then first lady Michelle Obama didn't wear a headscarf. 'Many people are saying it was wonderful that Mrs. Obama refused to wear a scarf in Saudi Arabia, but they were insulted,' Trump tweeted at the time. 'We have enuf enemies.' But two years later in 2017 during their last trip to the region, first lady Melania Trump also opted for a more western-look. That's been the case on this week's trip as well - as Trump has yet to tour any Muslim religious sites, in which it would be appropriate for women to cover their heads. On Tuesday, during meetings with Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman or 'MBS,' Wiles left her silver bob uncovered, and wore a baby blue oversized blazer over a conservative black top, black slacks and pointed black block heels. Leavitt also went with pastels - wearing a shiny mint green pantsuit as she bustled alongside the president, Cabinet secretaries, top aides and the White House press at the Royal Court. Martin, who serves as a special assistant and communications adviser to the president, shared a picture of her look on her Instagram page. She chose a baby blue pantsuit over a white top - and posed in front of a sign boasting the name of the Saudi capital. On Wednesday, Leavitt was spotted in a grey pantsuit during daytime meetings with the emir. Qatar's dress code is less restrictive than Saudi Arabia's and Saudi has loosened up - especially for western women - in recent years. In 2018, MBS proclaimed that women no longer had to wear a hijab and an abaya by law, unless visiting religious sites. During the 2017 trip to Saudi, Melania Trump didn't visit a mosque, where the first lady would have needed to cover her head to be culturally appropriate. However, Ivanka Trump visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi during a trip to the United Arab Emirates in February 2020 and wore a head covering. The president heads to Abu Dhabi on Thursday - and could follow suit.
