Trump Cancels Elon Musk Call Amid Escalating Feud; Musk Threatens NASA Astronauts, Backs Off
A dramatic fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has intensified this week, with Trump reportedly calling off a much-anticipated meeting with Musk, leading to concerns about a “rocky couple of days ahead”. The escalating tensions have seen Musk engage in what we describe as a “crash out,” including a stunning, though later rescinded, threat to cease construction on the Dragon capsule, potentially stranding NASA astronauts.
Key Developments in the Conflict:
- Cancelled Call: What was hoped to be a conciliatory call between the two prominent figures was called off by Trump, despite earlier optimism.
- Musk’s Controversial Claims and Threats:
- Musk speculated that Donald Trump might be on an “infamous list”. While the speaker notes that Trump is listed on some files, making the statement possibly defensible, it was viewed as a “defamatory state”.
- He unfollowed “Cat Turd,” identified as Trump’s biggest supporter.
- Musk reportedly threatened to fund Democrats and pull his money from Wall Street.
- Most notably, Musk initially stated SpaceX would begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately, in light of “the president’s statements about cancellation of a government contract”. This threat, which could have stranded NASA astronauts, was later backed off.
- Musk also appeared to endorse the idea of impeaching President Trump and having JD Vance replace him, a move described as “very odd”.
- He continued sharing videos of Trump discussing interactions with Jeffrey, which was seen as an attempt to connect Trump to the controversial figure.
- Musk also called for a new political party.
- Trump’s “Zen” Response and Counter-Moves:
- Despite Musk’s actions, Trump has maintained a relatively “zen” demeanor. He tweeted, “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago,” highlighting what he views as a beneficial bill with record spending cuts and tax cuts.
- Trump has reportedly moved to sell or give away his red Tesla, which he had purchased earlier this year to support Elon Musk.
- He has also suggested that “the easiest way to save billions in our budget” is to “terminate Elon’s governmental subsidies and contracts”.
- The Origin of the “Crash Out”: The current friction appears to have begun when Trump pulled Isacson’s nomination, a friend of Musk’s, on Saturday, despite a prior conversation between Trump and Musk about Isacson’s record. Musk had wanted his friend, a Democrat, to run NASA, but Trump felt it was inappropriate, asserting the right to appoint someone not from the opposing party given their electoral victory.
Broader Context and Reactions:
The conflict is seen by some as two “hard-headed alpha individuals” engaged in an emotional reaction, with hopes that they will “work things out”. We remain hopeful that these two important figures can calm down, as it is “best for this country”.
JD Vance has come out in “strong support” of President Trump, stating Trump has done more than anyone in his lifetime to earn the trust of his movement. While we agree with Elon Musk that there might be “too much pork in the big beautiful bill,” his “crash out” behavior has made it difficult to support him.
There are concerns that this ongoing public spat could escalate, potentially hurting Tesla’s business if Trump were to press an “Armageddon button” on subsidies and contracts. Our hope is that both sides allow the situation to cool down and avoid further escalation, as “the left wins” when such internal conflicts persist. We also believe that Elon’s suggested “revenge” of “tanking Trump’s presidency again like 2016” would not align with his stated love for America.
Despite the drama, Trump appears to be “sticking to business as usual,” focusing on positive job numbers, a rising stock market, and billions pouring in from tariffs. We encourage our audience to check out our other products, including our Father’s Day gift boxes and coffee brand, available on Amazon.
