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Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Elon Musk's estranged dad Errol hails Russia as the ‘peak of civilisation' & gushes over Putin at staged Moscow event
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TESLA tycoon Elon Musk's estranged dad Errol has hailed Russia as the "peak of civilisation" - and even gushed over mad Vladimir Putin. Errol Musk, 79, made the explosive remarks in Moscow where he appeared at a Kremlin-backed event organised by the Russian dictator's inner circle. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Elon Musk's estranged dad Errol hailed Russia as the 'peak of civilisation' Credit: X 8 He made the explosive remarks in Moscow where he appeared at a Kremlin-backed event organised by Putin's inner circle. Credit: X 8 US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (R) speak before departing the White House two months ago Credit: AFP It comes just days after his billionaire son's high-profile alliance with the US President imploded in a fierce online feud. Musk Snr took part in the Tsargrad propaganda forum where he bizarrely declared Moscow the "best capital" in the world. Marking his first time in Russia, Errol said: "I think the image that people give to us in the West of Russia is completely wrong. "Russia is wonderful, it's absolutely amazing. He added how it was "quite clear" that Moscow was better than any other city across the globe. Not only did the South African businessman praise Russia however, but also its mad leader Putin and, in turn, challenged the West's portrayal of him and his country. Errol said: "I think [Putin] is a very impressive man - he's proved that. A very stable, impressive man. "As for the perception of Russia, it's very wrong." He added: "So the perception in America by the media, I will call it the fake media, is that Russia is a bad place and its full of very bad people, and they're all going to kill you to come here, which is complete nonsense." He explained how he was coming to Russia with his daughter Alexandra - but his sons told her that she musn't go "under any circumstances". And after Errol himself claims to have been given warnings on going to Moscow, he said he "arrived here, and the first thing I saw was a perfect total civilisation in every direction." He added: "I see a city that easily rivals ancient Rome. "And probably, I made a comment to somebody earlier, it's by far not by a little but by far the premier capital city in the world." Errol also discussed his estranged Tesla tycoon son Elon and his astronautics exploration company SpaceX - but credited Russia as originally being the "leader" of space engineering before his son "took over". He said it "all started off with the Russian attempts" which he said were "quite amazing". Just a day ago, speaking of the explosive feud between Elon and US President Trump, Musk Snr revealed that his son was grappling with regret and fatigue from his turbulent stint in Washington. He said: 'So at the moment, Elon is inclined to say that he's made a mistake.' 'Trump will prevail. He's the president, he was elected as the president. 'Elon made a mistake, I think, but he's tired, he's stressed. 8 Errol is currently in Moscow to appear at a Kremlin-backed forum 8 Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on Russia's language policy at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence Credit: AFP 8 Elon Musk and Donald Trump's bromance is now beyond repair 8 Elon Musk, wearing two hats, speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House Credit: AFP 8 "They are all suffering from a bit of PTSD, a post-traumatic stress disorder over the last few months, they started hitting out at each other. 'And then in the end, it's just him and Trump left… They still don't know what to do, so they fight with each other until they can come to normal conditions.' And in response to a question from a Russian propaganda publication on how to "raise a genius," Errol said that a child needed to be "spanked a lot". Errol's ex-wife and Elon's mum Maye accused him of beating her during their marriage. She also once revealed that Elon tried to stand up for her during one of the beatings as a child. Errol has always denied being abusive to his ex-wife. Errol will speak at the Future Forum 2050, organised by Malofeev and Putin ideologist and 'philosopher' Alexander Dugin. Meanwhile, Russia appears eager to capitalize on Musk's estrangement from the US political elite. Putin crony Dmitry Medvedev cheekily offered to mediate peace talks between 'D and E' — Trump and Elon— 'for a reasonable fee and to accept Starlink shares as payment.' Another Kremlin loyalist, ex-space chief Dmitry Rogozin, publicly offered Musk asylum. 'You are respected in Russia. If you encounter insurmountable problems in the US, come to us and become one of us,' Rogozin wrote. Russia would offer him 'reliable comrades and complete freedom of technical creativity'. TRUMP FALLOUT The world's richest man Musk — who reportedly donated $288 million to Trump's 2024 campaign and briefly served as a White House aide — has now turned on the president over his sweeping tax and spending bill. Elon even claimed on X that Trump was tied to disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, though the post was later deleted and the White House dismissed the allegation outright. Their bromance is now beyond repair. On Sunday, Trump confirmed to NBC that he has no interest in making amends: 'I would assume so, yeah,' he said when asked if their relationship was over. 'I have no intention of speaking to him.' The former allies have been locked in an escalating war of words for days - throwing insults at each other in an explosive dispute.
The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Elon Musk's estranged dad Errol hails Russia as the ‘peak of civilisation' & gushes over Putin at staged Moscow event
TESLA tycoon Elon Musk's estranged dad Errol has hailed Russia as the "peak of civilisation" - and even gushed over mad Vladimir Putin. , 79, made the explosive remarks in Moscow where he appeared at a Kremlin -backed event organised by the Russian dictator's inner circle. 8 Elon Musk's estranged dad Errol hailed Russia as the 'peak of civilisation' Credit: X 8 He made the explosive remarks in Moscow where he appeared at a Kremlin-backed event organised by Putin's inner circle. Credit: X 8 US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk (R) speak before departing the White House two months ago Credit: AFP It comes just days after his billionaire son's high-profile alliance with the US President imploded in a fierce online feud . Musk Snr took part in the Tsargrad propaganda forum where he bizarrely declared Moscow the "best capital" in the world. Marking his first time in Russia, Errol said: "I think the image that people give to us in the West of Russia is completely wrong. "Russia is wonderful, it's absolutely amazing. He added how it was "quite clear" that Moscow was better than any other city across the globe. Not only did the South African businessman praise Russia however, but also its mad leader Putin and, in turn, challenged the West's portrayal of him and his country. Errol said: "I think [Putin] is a very impressive man - he's proved that. A very stable, impressive man. "As for the perception of Russia, it's very wrong." Most read in The US Sun He added: "So the perception in America by the media, I will call it the fake media, is that Russia is a bad place and its full of very bad people, and they're all going to kill you to come here, which is complete nonsense." He explained how he was coming to Russia with his daughter Alexandra - but his sons told her that she musn't go "under any circumstances". And after Errol himself claims to have been given warnings on going to Moscow, he said he "arrived here, and the first thing I saw was a perfect total civilisation in every direction." He added: "I see a city that easily rivals ancient Rome. "And probably, I made a comment to somebody earlier, it's by far not by a little but by far the premier capital city in the world." Errol also discussed his estranged Tesla tycoon son Elon and his astronautics exploration company SpaceX - but credited Russia as originally being the "leader" of space engineering before his son "took over". He said it "all started off with the Russian attempts" which he said were "quite amazing". Just a day ago, speaking of the explosive feud between Elon and US President Trump, from his turbulent stint in Washington . He said: 'So at the moment, Elon is inclined to say that he's made a mistake.' 'Trump will prevail. He's the president, he was elected as the president. 'Elon made a mistake, I think, but he's tired, he's stressed. 8 Errol is currently in Moscow to appear at a Kremlin-backed forum 8 Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on Russia's language policy at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence Credit: AFP 8 Elon Musk and Donald Trump's bromance is now beyond repair 8 Elon Musk, wearing two hats, speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House Credit: AFP 8 "They are all suffering from a bit of PTSD, a post-traumatic stress disorder over the last few months, they started hitting out at each other. 'And then in the end, it's just him and Trump left… They still don't know what to do, so they fight with each other until they can come to normal conditions.' And in response to a question from a Russian propaganda publication on how to "raise a genius," Errol said that a child needed to be "spanked a lot". Errol's ex-wife and Elon's mum Maye accused him of beating her during their marriage. She also once revealed that Elon tried to stand up for her during one of the beatings as a child. Errol has always denied being abusive to his ex-wife. Errol will speak at the Future Forum 2050, organised by Malofeev and Putin ideologist and 'philosopher' Alexander Dugin. Meanwhile, Russia appears eager to capitalize on Musk's estrangement from the US political elite. Putin crony Dmitry Medvedev cheekily offered to mediate peace talks between 'D and E' — Trump and Elon— 'for a reasonable fee and to accept Starlink shares as payment.' Another Kremlin loyalist, ex-space chief Dmitry Rogozin, publicly offered Musk asylum. 'You are respected in Russia. If you encounter insurmountable problems in the US, come to us and become one of us,' Rogozin wrote. Russia would offer him 'reliable comrades and complete freedom of technical creativity'. TRUMP FALLOUT The world's richest man Musk — who reportedly donated $288 million to Trump's 2024 campaign and briefly served as a White House aide — has now turned on the president over his sweeping tax and spending bill. Elon even claimed on X that Trump was tied to disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, Their bromance is now beyond repair. Read more on the Irish Sun On Sunday, Trump confirmed to NBC that he has no interest in making amends: 'I would assume so, yeah,' he said when asked if their relationship was over. 'I have no intention of speaking to him.' The former allies have been - throwing . What is Elon & Errol's relationship? By Annabel Bate, Foreign News Reporter ERROL Musk and his son Elon have a very turbulent relationship, characterised by estrangement. Elon has describd his dad as a "terrible human being" and "evil" in the past. Meanwhile Errol has called his Tesla tycoon son a "spoilt child". Errol's ex-wife and Elon Musk's mum Maye accused him of beating her during their marriage. She also once revealed that Elon tried to stand up for her during one of the beatings as a child. Errol has always denied being abusive to his ex-wife. After his parents divorced, Elon initially went to live with his mother in Canada. But he was sent back to South Africa to live with Errol just a year later. Errol said the split had a big impact on Elon's mental state at the time. He was very unsure of himself," the 77-year-old said. "Until he was 12 he slept with me in the main bedroom on my big double bed. "He had his own room but I never told him to go to his room." Although there were struggles, the Musks were never short on money during Elon's youth. "It was a privileged world," said Errol, who was the part owner of an emerald mine.
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
'Elon–Trump rift like a broken marriage': Errol Musk says son suffering from 'PTSD from White House'
The public fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has escalated into a full-blown political drama, but Musk's father, Errol Musk , believes the spat is the result of prolonged stress—and that his son made a mistake by going head-to-head with the former U.S. President. Speaking to Russian media in Moscow, where he's attending a forum backed by aides of President Vladimir Putin, Errol said Elon is 'tired, stressed, and possibly suffering from PTSD from the White House .' He urged the public to give both men a break. 'You know, they've been under a lot of stress for five months—give them a break,' Errol told Izvestia. 'They're very tired and stressed, so you can expect something like this. Elon made a mistake, I think. But he is tired.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Lam Dong - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape The feud erupted last week after Musk, a top donor to Trump's 2024 campaign and a brief appointee in the White House, denounced the administration's sweeping tax and spending bill as a 'disgusting abomination.' He later stirred further controversy by implying Trump had connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—a claim he posted on his platform X and later deleted. The White House dismissed the allegation. Over the weekend, Trump appeared to cut ties publicly, saying in a phone interview with NBC: 'I would assume [the relationship is over], yeah. I'm too busy doing other things.' Live Events He also warned Musk against supporting Democrats in upcoming elections: 'If he does, he'll have to pay the consequences for that.' Despite the sharp words, Errol Musk downplayed the feud, calling it 'a small thing' and predicting it would 'be over tomorrow.' He said the tension between the two powerful figures was like a broken relationship trying to mend itself: 'It's just him and Trump left… They still don't know what to do, so they fight with each other until they can come to normal conditions.' Errol was candid about Elon's limitations in the political arena: 'He's a great tech innovator, but not a great politician. His politics is like a swimming pool with no sides and no bottom.' Meanwhile, some Russian officials have gone so far as to offer Elon asylum. Dmitry Rogozin, the former head of Russia's space agency, posted on social media: 'You are respected in Russia. If you encounter insurmountable problems in the U.S., come to us and become one of us.' As of now, neither Elon Musk nor the White House has commented publicly on the remarks made by Errol Musk or the state of the relationship.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'PTSD from White House': Errol Musk believes son Elon Musk made a mistake backing Trump's Oval Office bid; says he is not a great politician
The high-profile feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has taken another twist, with Elon's father, Errol Musk suggesting his son is suffering from 'PTSD from the White House.' Errol admitted Elon may have 'made a mistake' by backing Trump's re-election, reports the Daily Mail, Speaking in Moscow, where he is attending a forum organised by close aides of Russian President Vladimir Putin , Errol Musk said the Elon is stressed and exhausted from months of political tension. Errol likened the public fallout between Elon and Trump to a failing marriage. 'So at the moment, Elon is inclined to say that he's made a mistake,' Errol told Russian outlet Izvestia, adding, 'Trump will prevail. He's the president, he was elected as the president.' The clash between the world's richest man and the MAGA supremo began after Musk, who donated millions to Trump's 2024 campaign and later took a role in the White House, openly criticised a sweeping new tax and spending bill. Musk also stirred controversy after claiming Trump's name appeared in files related to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein , a claim he posted on his platform X before later deleting it. The White House dismissed the allegation. Over the weekend, Trump said the relationship was over. 'I would assume so, yeah,' he said in a phone interview with NBC, adding, 'I'm too busy doing other things.' He warned Musk not to back Democratic candidates in upcoming elections, saying, 'If he does, he'll have to pay the consequences for that." Amid the fallout, Errol Musk has arrived in Moscow to speak at the Future Forum 2050. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologists: Losing a Hanging Tummy Comes Down To This 1 Thing Health Wellness Journal Learn more Undo Russian figures have even offered asylum to Elon. 'You are respected in Russia,' wrote former space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin. 'If you encounter insurmountable problems in the US, come to us and become one of us.' Speaking to Russian state-backed Tsargrad TV, Errol said, 'They've had five months at least of intense repair work, removing all the spurious opposition, all the crazies and so on. They've been under a lot of stress.' 'He's tired, he's stressed,' he added. 'Five months of continuous stress, continuous, continuous stress, stress, stress. And then in the end, it's just him and Trump left… They still don't know what to do, so they fight with each other until they can come to normal conditions.' Errol described Elon as 'not a great politician,' saying, 'He's a great tech innovator and so forth. But his politics is, as I've said before, is a swimming pool with no bottom, it's a swimming pool with no sides.' Errol Musk seemed hopeful for a resolution. 'It's just a small thing. It'll be over tomorrow,' he said.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Elon Musk and President Trump Clash Heads on X amid 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
The last few days on X have been a showdown between President Trump and his longtime friend, Elon Musk. They have gone back and forth with each other, with Elon being very vocal about his disapproval of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This has been surprising for many observers, given the well-known and open relationship between the President and the tech billionaire. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Over the last 140 days of President Trump's second term, we have seen the close-knit relationship between him and Elon Musk. Elon served as the head of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) for the first 130 days of Trump's second term, wiping out more than $170 billion from U.S. government spending. Elon's last day in office included a meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office to praise Elon and the DOGE team for the work they had been doing. 'Elon is really not leaving, he's gonna be back and forth, I think I have a feeling,' Trump said. Musk added, 'The DOGE team is doing an incredible job. They're going to continue doing an incredible job, and I will continue to be visiting here and be a friend and advisor to the President.' The One Big Beautiful Bill Looking at President Trump's new bill, which he wants the Senate to pass by July 4th, there is a lot to uncover and discuss about what he wants for America. To begin with, he starts with lots of tax relief for American families and workers. He permanently extends lower federal income tax brackets and repeals the deduction for personal exemptions. He permanently doubles the child tax credit to $2,000 and then implements a temporary boost to $2,500 until 2028 to adjust for inflation. Additional tax benefits include deductions on tips and overtime pay for workers. He includes major Medicaid cuts by adding work requirements, frequent eligibility checks, and restrictions on who can be covered (transgender care ban, caps on undocumented immigrants). Looking now at national defense—this is where the bill has seen some negative feedback. Trump wants to have a massive defense boost by spending $150 billion on new defense projects and a new 'Golden Dome' weapon system. Within this $150 billion investment, about $50–$70 billion would be allocated for new border wall construction and an increase in CBP and ICE agents. Finally, looking at energy, Trump wants to end the tax break for electric cars, which would also eliminate credits to make solar panels and wind farms cheaper to install. In addition, he wants to cut renewable energy capacity in half, which could lead to more fossil fuels and ultimately more pollution. All in all, this would reduce current government revenue by $3.7 trillion through tax breaks and deductions, offset by government spending cuts of $1.3 trillion through reductions in government programs. The net result, however, is that this would add more than $2.5 trillion of new debt for the U.S. over the next decade. Elon Musk Calls Out President Trump on New Bill Musk has turned against Trump and the bill because it ultimately goes against all the work he and the DOGE team accomplished over the last 130 days—reducing U.S. spending, promising to begin balancing the budget, and lowering national debt levels. On Wednesday, Elon started sharing his views about the bill on X: 'Call your Senator, Call your Congressman, Bankrupting America is NOT ok, KILL the BILL.' The main issue Elon has with the bill is that it adds more than $2.5 trillion back into the nation's debt; in contrast, his job at DOGE and Trump's promise to America were to cut government spending and decrease the national deficit. He continued to vocalize his opinions about the bill all day Thursday. While he agrees with parts of the bill—including cutting the tax break for electric vehicles—Elon tweeted: 'Either you get a big and ugly bill or a slim and beautiful bill; Slim and beautiful is the way.' During President Trump's press conference on Thursday with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, he finally had a chance to give his opinion: 'I'm very disappointed with Elon. I've helped him a lot. He knew the inner workings of the bill better than anybody sitting here. He had no problem with it. All of a sudden, he had a problem, and he only developed the problem when he found out we're going to cut the EV mandate.' Elon was quick to respond by saying: 'False. This bill was never shown to me even once and was passed in the dead of night so fast that almost no one in Congress could even read it!' The two continued later into Thursday, going back and forth, with Trump even threatening to terminate Elon's Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX government-backed contracts and subsidies. Elon's comments on Thursday led Tesla stock to decrease 15%, wiping out more than $150 billion in market cap—one of the largest single-day declines and the largest single-day dollar loss in Tesla's history. Since then its been able to correct itself just slightly, but not a full rebound to Wednesdays price. Elon has continued to be vocal on X in showing his displeasure with the new bill, calling on U.S. Senators to take a close look at it over the next few weeks and implement major changes. Conclusion
