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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Will Donald Trump ban X if his nasty feud with Elon Musk escalates? AI Guru's big prediction
The spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk's bitter verbal duel and social media onslaught became a public spectacle. Amid the growing nasty feud, a former Disney child star turned AI guru has made a big prediction on whether the President will ban Elon Musk's X for national security reasons. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Will Trump ban Elon Musk's X? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Trump says Elon has 'lost his mind' 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 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.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.'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.'''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 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 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 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 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.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The White Lotus' Season 3 wardrobe malfunctions that fans never saw
Piper, no! While not even a tsunami could have stopped 'The White Lotus' Season 3 from delivering the top-tier costumes viewers expect, production on the series was not without a few wardrobe malfunctions. Over its three seasons, HBO's Emmy-winning hit has become renowned for its costumes, with the wardrobe even evolving into a de facto character. This is thanks to costume designer Alex Bovaird, who has collaborated with show creator Mike White and her talented team to create the show's iconic looks. But making sartorial excellence come to life is not without its share of fashion mishaps, as Bovaird revealed to The Post.'I remember Parker [Posey]'s gold cuff snapping in half at dinner,' Bovaird said of one behind the scenes wardrobe malfunction during filming. The Emmy-nominated costume designer, who has worked on all three seasons of 'The White Lotus' in addition to other prestige shows such as 'True Detective: Night Country,' also shared that 'shoes breaking are a common hazard' during production. Filming in Thailand presented challenges for the wardrobe department because of the tropical climate. 'The heat on the boat was absolutely monstrous,' Bovaird said of filming Season 3's opening scene. 'One of Piper's breakfast shirts was from the 1930s and more or less exploded one day in a scene,' she hilariously shared. But despite all the setbacks, Bovaird's all-star team pulled them through. 'My set costumers were incredibly hard working and have solutions for everything,' the designer effused. 'They kept everyone looking crispy and fresh in extreme conditions and 12-hour shooting days.' 'We are a pretty tight ship and generally stick to the plan as far as choices go. Mike White approves everything in advance so there are no surprises.' Much like its characters, the show's clothes got the VIP treatment, having their own villa at the Four Seasons in Koh Samui, Thailand (the real-life resort which doubled as the fictional White Lotus). The 'costume office,' as Bovaird called it, was an 'identical' suite to the one where Hollywood actress Jaclyn (Michelle Monaghan) stays with her frenemies Kate (Leslie Bibb) and Laurie (Carrie Coon). 'When they arrive, Mike White wanted them to look interchangeable, like a cohesive blond blob,' Bovaird said of the women who have become memes on social media. 'I gave them all similar bright, sunshine-y linen sundresses and they are decked out in fancy bags, shoes and sunglasses.' 'As we go forward we begin to know their differences,' Bovaird explained. 'Laurie is more practical and apt to be comfortable, so she dons the loose Thai traveler pants. Jacqueline is a social butterfly and a maven and show-off, so she's always dazzling in her outfits. Kate is just a smidge more buttoned-up and prissy.' Referring to the late-night pool shenanigans that ensue at the end of Episode 5, Bovaird added, 'So when they go back to the villa for a party, [Kate] adds clothes instead of losing them!' Among all of the cast, Posey, who plays matriarch Victoria Ratliff, had the strongest vision going into production about how her character would dress. 'Parker was very collaborative and knew how she wanted to play Victoria,' Bovaird shared. 'She was cast relatively early so we had a lot of discussions about where she shops and how she dresses. 'She has amazing style and instincts and was a delight to work with,' the designer added of the actress. No closet is safe from a raid if Bovaird senses a perfect find. 'Chelsea [Aimee Lou Wood] wears dresses that belonged to my assistant Giulia [Moschioni]'s mother and my mother!' Bovaird revealed. Asked which actor dresses the most like their character, Bovaird replied, 'Not Lisa!' The Thai-born member of South Korean girl group BlackPink, who is billed as Lisa Manobal on the show, made her acting debut on 'The White Lotus' Season 3, playing a resort employee and health mentor named Mook. 'We gave her a glam-down!' Bovaird said of the pop star. As for who was her favorite character to dress: 'I always enjoy the girlie duos — Chloe and Chelsea were my favorites because they are more eclectic and DIY style. I also love Piper's outfits.' 'The White Lotus' airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBO and Max.
