Trump proves loyalty isn't his strong suit, reportedly trash-talking Elon as 'big time drug addict'

When you’re shocked, don’t be. Once you play in Donald Trump’s sandbox, don’t be shocked when he throws filth in your face.

Every little thing appeared advantageous on this planet of Trump and Musk till, nicely, it wasn’t. Bother began brewing when Jared Isaacman, Musk’s chosen choose to move NASA—sure, the identical NASA that Musk’s SpaceX depends on for profitable contracts—donated to Democrats. To Trump, this was apparently the last word betrayal.

Musk then went on to publicly criticize Trump’s finances (you already know, the “huge, stunning” one) and even echoed some impeachment rhetoric on social media. Let’s simply say Trump didn’t take kindly to this. What adopted can solely be described as a political breakup of Shakespearean proportions.

In response to reviews, Trump has been calling confidants and allies, venting about Musk, and, sure, utilizing the phrases “big-time drug addict.” That is basic Trump: when somebody crosses him, the insults begin flying. Musk has lengthy been the goal of hypothesis about his private habits. However for Trump to weaponize that? It’s virtually laughable, particularly contemplating Trump himself has been accused of all the things from tax fraud to hoarding labeled paperwork.

Reviews of a bodily altercation between Musk and Trump’s Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, have added a dose of actuality TV power to this already absurd drama. The 2 allegedly received right into a screaming match about authorities waste, with Musk claiming he might uncover over a trillion {dollars} of fraud. Daring declare, Elon. However apparently, Bessent wasn’t impressed, calling Musk a “fraud” himself. Issues escalated when Musk allegedly rammed his shoulder into Bessent. And the place was Trump in all this? Reportedly shaking his head and muttering, “That is an excessive amount of.”

Musk not too long ago accused Trump of being the explanation paperwork associated to Jeffrey Epstein haven’t been launched. Trump, unsurprisingly, didn’t take kindly to this and reportedly floated the concept of investigating Musk’s authorities contracts. That is the place the stakes get actual. Musk’s firms, significantly SpaceX, rely closely on authorities funding. Any critical investigation into these contracts might spell hassle—not only for Musk, however for the broader tech business. It’s a basic Trump transfer: when unsure, go for the jugular.