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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk vs Donald Trump: How a clash over $1.7 trillion spending bill, explodes into internet meme fest
The recent clash between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk perfectly illustrates this trend, blending policy disputes with personal jabs on a very public online stage. Sparked by disagreements over government spending and economic strategies, their feud quickly escalated into a fierce social media battle. Beyond the headlines, this confrontation carries serious economic and political consequences, affecting major government contracts and the future of America's space ambitions, highlighting how modern politics and business are deeply intertwined in the digital age. Elon Musk and Trump 's dispute escalated in recent spending bill What began as a denunciation of the US government's $1.7 trillion spending bill became a full-blown public spat very quickly. Musk publicly denounced the bill, citing its potential to further the nation's already mind-boggling $36.2 trillion debt. Trump initially said nothing but eventually used the Oval Office press briefing to express his dismay at Musk's remarks. The drama escalated after Trump warned to end federal contracts and subsidies for Musk's businesses, in particular Tesla and SpaceX. According to the ET reports, in the wake of these events, the stock of Tesla fell 14.3% on a single day, its largest one-day fall on record leading to the loss of almost $150 billion in market value. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Social media erupts with viral memes and humour amid Musk-Trump rivalry As the rivalry intensified, social media went crazy with imaginative and, on several occasions, humorous material based on public interest in the confrontation: Burning cybertruck meme: A picture of a burning Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas turned into an overnight viral meme, reflecting the incendiary battle between the two personalities. WrestleMania spoof: Fans made parallels to the classic 1989 "Mega Powers Explode" wrestling poster by producing a parody photo of Musk and Trump as opposing wrestlers, putting the political feud in the spotlight. Source: X Free pay-per-view humour: A user quipped that the image of the Musk-Trump rivalry was lucky not to be a pay-per-view fight so the public would get to see the theatrics without any expense. The Simpsons satire: One of the most widely shared memes employed a clip from The Simpsons to show Musk and Trump as monkeys on a cruise liner with stressed witnesses marked Europe, Canada, and Asia — a satire of worldwide scrutiny and repercussions of their feud. Source: X Source: X A tax bill debate sparked a public war between Musk and Trump The spark ignited when Musk voiced his opposition to Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, highlighting concerns about increasing the national debt. Trump's frustration became public when he threatened to retract government support for Musk's ventures. The dispute soon transcended policy. Trump charged that Musk's businesses were taking unfair advantage of government subsidies. Musk lashed back with a contentious threat to retire SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, a crucial tool for transporting astronauts to the International Space Station. He subsequently recanted the threat, taking the counsel to calm down. Fanning the flames further, Musk said Trump's name is in the documents at issue in the Epstein case claiming this as the actual motive why the documents are still sealed. Musk concluded his post with a biting message directed at Trump himself, increasing the animosity. How a personal clash between Musk and Trump rocked markets and politics The public spat between the billionaire and the President sent shockwaves both through financial markets and political ranks. Tesla's market value suffered sharply, and demands for Trump's impeachment began anew, illustrating how personal and political feuds can have wider repercussions. This spat is the best example of how social media has become a battlefield for even the most powerful individuals, turning policy arguments into public drama with worldwide implications. Also Read | From Mughal arches to Partition memories; how this historian brings Delhi's hidden stories to life
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Donald Trump vs Elon Musk feud sparks meme fest online: From WrestleMania edits to Simpsons spoofs
In a digital age where political feuds often play out like high-stakes reality TV, the latest clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk feels straight out of a dystopian drama. What began as a policy disagreement has now turned into a no-holds-barred public spat, where the world's most powerful man and its richest individual are trading jabs not in backrooms or boardrooms, but on their own social media platforms. According to Reuters , the fallout has already cost Tesla nearly $150 billion in market value and triggered calls for impeachment, sending shockwaves through both Wall Street and Washington. Netizens react Amid this, social media has erupted with various hilarious memes over the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Let's take a look: A user shared a photo of a Tesla Cybertruck engulfed in fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas. While the photo is original, it has been used as a meme to depict the current feud between the two. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo — nunziopresta (@nunziopresta) A viral tweet imagines Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump in a parody of WrestleMania V, mimicking the iconic 1989 "Mega Powers Explode" poster featuring Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. The fan-made image replaces the wrestlers with Musk and Trump, giving the vintage wrestling showdown a satirical political twist. — HOWrestlingUK (@HOWrestlingUK) A user joked that it's a relief Musk vs. Trump isn't a pay-per-view event, so everyone can enjoy the spectacle for free. — MrJoeGooch (@MrJoeGooch) A viral meme using a scene from The Simpsons portrays the Musk vs. Trump feud as global political theatre. The edited image shows monkeys labeled 'MUSK' and 'TRUMP' on a cruise ship, surrounded by concerned onlookers tagged as 'EUROPE/CANADA/ASIA.' — TullMcAdoo (@TullMcAdoo) When did the trouble begin? The trouble began when Musk publicly opposed Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, criticising its potential impact on the nation's $36.2 trillion debt. While Trump initially held back, he eventually expressed his frustration in the Oval Office, announcing he may cut off federal contracts and subsidies to Musk's companies. Minutes later, Tesla's stock plunged by 14.3%, marking its biggest one-day drop in history. In a swift response, Musk hinted at impeachment on X and claimed he was instrumental in Trump's past electoral success. The situation escalated further when Trump accused Musk's businesses of receiving excessive benefits from government funds. Musk responded by threatening to decommission Dragon, SpaceX's critical spacecraft used for ferrying astronauts to the International Space Station, only to walk it back hours later after a follower advised him to cool off. Elon Musk has further claimed that Donald Trump is named in the Epstein files and suggested that's the real reason the documents haven't been released to the public. He ended the post with a pointed message directed at Trump.
