{"id":28628,"date":"2025-06-06T21:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T21:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28628"},"modified":"2025-06-06T21:00:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T21:00:26","slug":"five-claims-elon-musk-made-about-donald-trump-amid-their-rift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28628","title":{"rendered":"Five Claims Elon Musk Made About Donald Trump amid Their Rift"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A public feud between two of the most polarizing figures in modern American politics has sparked a flurry of accusations and counterclaims, each more explosive than the last.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the first week of June 2025, Elon Musk launched a series of posts on X attacking Donald Trump over policy disagreements, personal slights, and unverified allegations. The tech billionaire&#8217;s barrage appeared to be triggered by the president&#8217;s criticism of his stance on a newly proposed spending legislation.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/r0z5sjpuQ10C6wbD0mGNVnJSY-mqqm12I_qXwRcvIck\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQ0ODRhMmMzNDQxN2E2ZmQ1YjE3MDRjYzVmMWYwNTZjZDZiZTg3ZTRjOGEyNDFiOTYxYWE2ZjE1Mzk2NjhjMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0MA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/gkovaYHTG3cLIVO3abDsQDMoSnyMz-Ywk6Arb7L1aME\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQ0ODRhMmMzNDQxN2E2ZmQ1YjE3MDRjYzVmMWYwNTZjZDZiZTg3ZTRjOGEyNDFiOTYxYWE2ZjE1Mzk2NjhjMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0MA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/tf1lLIou5R-_T-r820duDyKFkBrju55HKCeiMnGswbE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQ0ODRhMmMzNDQxN2E2ZmQ1YjE3MDRjYzVmMWYwNTZjZDZiZTg3ZTRjOGEyNDFiOTYxYWE2ZjE1Mzk2NjhjMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0MA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/kOgV_tBRn-qtAvMcaLUWay-_roY1hekgRw_RdyjYH-A\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQ0ODRhMmMzNDQxN2E2ZmQ1YjE3MDRjYzVmMWYwNTZjZDZiZTg3ZTRjOGEyNDFiOTYxYWE2ZjE1Mzk2NjhjMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0MA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/CcOpdYoC-sX1ShKLAqJSfNqyGyY1LwWkL366oM5gCN4\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTQ0ODRhMmMzNDQxN2E2ZmQ1YjE3MDRjYzVmMWYwNTZjZDZiZTg3ZTRjOGEyNDFiOTYxYWE2ZjE1Mzk2NjhjMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU0MA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/e4484a2c34417a6fd5b1704cc5f1f056cd6be87e4c8a241b961aa6f1539668c3.jpg\" alt=\"Elon Musk attends a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office at the White House on May 21, 2025, in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1540\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Elon Musk attends a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office at the White House on May 21, 2025, in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">What followed was a public breakdown of what was once a powerful alliance, and the world took notice. Let&#8217;s check out the five claims the Tesla CEO made in the last few days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/RMtm1ynnyVQb-jnavq4Y4nbibBviJiHkV8f_a4fGGCU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWI3MGFmMTMwODA5YWY2NjFlMmQ2YzhmNzU4OWNmYzdlYzRjN2I2ZGQzZDhmMzA4N2ExNGFhMmM3MzBkMmM4YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAzMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzU2Nw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/CHPiPR73aydTts6uTKmZpidw58eFdDH6NfJhzV-lPc0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWI3MGFmMTMwODA5YWY2NjFlMmQ2YzhmNzU4OWNmYzdlYzRjN2I2ZGQzZDhmMzA4N2ExNGFhMmM3MzBkMmM4YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAzMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzU2Nw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/n2EjBzr5qoG20qoKV9haYHmwVMQ81eyN2ffCnpy1qAM\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWI3MGFmMTMwODA5YWY2NjFlMmQ2YzhmNzU4OWNmYzdlYzRjN2I2ZGQzZDhmMzA4N2ExNGFhMmM3MzBkMmM4YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAzMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzU2Nw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/xNN3ypcCR-7Ml61ntS74GKby6sgQu8tkjvFKrSNe6WM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWI3MGFmMTMwODA5YWY2NjFlMmQ2YzhmNzU4OWNmYzdlYzRjN2I2ZGQzZDhmMzA4N2ExNGFhMmM3MzBkMmM4YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAzMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzU2Nw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/3cVfoguTrmV8vw2jnWtSRRF077fgwIFbPNcNJCiz_Ik\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMWI3MGFmMTMwODA5YWY2NjFlMmQ2YzhmNzU4OWNmYzdlYzRjN2I2ZGQzZDhmMzA4N2ExNGFhMmM3MzBkMmM4YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAzMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzU2Nw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/1b70af130809af661e2d6c8f7589cfc7ec4c7b6dd3d8f3087a14aa2c730d2c8a.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House on May 6, 2025, in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"5030\" height=\"3567\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House on May 6, 2025, in Washington, DC | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">1. Tech Billionaire Takes Aim at &#8220;Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On June 3, Musk\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1929954109689606359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1929954109689606359\"><u>called<\/u><\/a>\u00a0the proposed piece of legislation a &#8220;disgusting abomination&#8221; and condemned the inclusion of excessive spending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">His attacks escalated the next day when he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930390978436968869\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930390978436968869\"><u>called it<\/u><\/a>\u00a0the &#8220;Debt Slavery Bill,&#8221; echoing Senator Rand Paul&#8217;s frustrations with the $5 trillion debt ceiling hike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/nH06xDkK?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On June 5, Musk\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930660788739698878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930660788739698878\">added<\/a>\u00a0sarcastically, &#8220;In the entire history of civilization, there has never been legislation that both [sic] big and beautiful. Everyone knows this!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He labeled the bill filled with unfair cuts to electric vehicle and solar incentives, while preserving oil and gas subsidies. &#8220;Slim and beautiful is the way,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930660788739698878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930660788739698878\"><u>concluded<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in his post.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/6gXvzZkHDYOslT6sCDfMQZNyC-D67qQAsMYBV7O7QI4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjUyMDJkNjkxN2RlNjk4YTAyNTk4ZThlZTY2NDM1YzI2NDFiNTJlYjI3Mjc3NjIxZTUxYTM4NDFiNjkxYTY1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/UANI-nwRiK9E5ktIeeLvZMPELnAVFixkhPxrK1754P4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjUyMDJkNjkxN2RlNjk4YTAyNTk4ZThlZTY2NDM1YzI2NDFiNTJlYjI3Mjc3NjIxZTUxYTM4NDFiNjkxYTY1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/cWQDp2i4OhLDpmw-DaArwZdW8bBYrMHIHuO3RQsBYmE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjUyMDJkNjkxN2RlNjk4YTAyNTk4ZThlZTY2NDM1YzI2NDFiNTJlYjI3Mjc3NjIxZTUxYTM4NDFiNjkxYTY1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/xVzuWO0YADlDruC7-RljWBx1xHJJ9A675cQJgpwUzDM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjUyMDJkNjkxN2RlNjk4YTAyNTk4ZThlZTY2NDM1YzI2NDFiNTJlYjI3Mjc3NjIxZTUxYTM4NDFiNjkxYTY1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/aJGHjvb5CIS_zjJYxcPpqg62S3t2q5300CWk7HTAsDo\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjUyMDJkNjkxN2RlNjk4YTAyNTk4ZThlZTY2NDM1YzI2NDFiNTJlYjI3Mjc3NjIxZTUxYTM4NDFiNjkxYTY1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/65202d6917de698a02598e8ee66435c2641b52eb27277621e51a3841b691a656.jpg\" alt=\"Elon Musk during a news conference with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Elon Musk during a news conference with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">2. &#8220;Trump Would Have Lost Without Me&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Later that day, Musk claimed that Trump owed his electoral success to him. In a blunt post, the Tesla CEO\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930667528696828120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930667528696828120\"><u>stated<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">His remarks came in response to a clip of Trump,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AutismCapital\/status\/1930661413393207801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AutismCapital\/status\/1930661413393207801\">posted by<\/a>\u00a0Autism Capital, expressing disappointment over Musk&#8217;s opposition to the &#8220;Big, Beautiful Bill.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/o9Y9flPl?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In that clip, Trump\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;I would have won Pennsylvania, won it by a lot [&#8230;] I&#8217;m very disappointed with Elon because Elon knew the inner workings of this bill. [&#8230;] I&#8217;ve helped Elon a lot.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The president continued by\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435\">accusing<\/a>\u00a0Musk of exhibiting a form of Trump Derangement Syndrome after leaving the White House and\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435\">suggested<\/a>, &#8220;Some embrace it and some become hostile.&#8221; Trump\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435\"><u>also believes<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that Musk only started having problems with the new legislation when he realized it would result in funding cuts for the EV mandate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-video fb_iframe_widget fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=1262372062218435&amp;mWidth=350.0000305175781&amp;mHeight=622&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=672\" data-testid=\"video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:video Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/video.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df79b5106bd3c7e12c%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ffd76314db6b2aaf9e%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwatch%2F%3Fv%3D1262372062218435%26mWidth%3D350.0000305175781%26mHeight%3D622%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D672&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f01bc36ab4982dd2f\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:video Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">3. &#8220;Trump Is in the Epstein Files&#8221;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Several hours later, Musk\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930703865801810022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930703865801810022\"><u>escalated<\/u><\/a>\u00a0his attacks by lobbing a startling accusation: &#8220;@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Shortly afterward, the tech billionaire\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930727302566174971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930727302566174971\"><u>responded<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to a video of Trump partying with the notorious Jeffrey Epstein in 1992 by posting a simple &#8220;\ud83e\udd28.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The claim immediately caused uproar online. Many fans and viewers responded with disbelief and speculation. One person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/trump\/comments\/1l48ev6\/comment\/mw73hc9\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/trump\/comments\/1l48ev6\/comment\/mw73hc9\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\"><u>asked<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Idk i don&#8217;t work for the administration and if he is why didn&#8217;t Biden Harris release his name to destroy his campaign. They could&#8217;ve redacted everything that showed everything for democrats and only their enemies but didn&#8217;t. [sic]&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/trump\/comments\/1l48ev6\/comment\/mw6w7yb\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/trump\/comments\/1l48ev6\/comment\/mw6w7yb\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\">a<u>dded<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Also&#8230; if this were true, wouldn&#8217;t have the Democrats released it?? Granted a bunch of them are on it too. [sic]&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/3WOI9a1u38tKEyqatAZTC45MeozJShGDzpEXbOu47HM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWJiYjY2NmJhZmIwMjJjZjA3YjZhN2ZhYzQwZDMwZDVhYzlkNGZiNGQwNzcxZTk4ODM0NzQ0MWNiYWMwNmUxYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4NA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/vnjQp2iQepw2kgAdD-pNapEXo28fh8gKHa13yV_i0jU\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWJiYjY2NmJhZmIwMjJjZjA3YjZhN2ZhYzQwZDMwZDVhYzlkNGZiNGQwNzcxZTk4ODM0NzQ0MWNiYWMwNmUxYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4NA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7Hyui30JhR6ozosupWU6qe-g8zwo_WV0vyGacaC5VyU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWJiYjY2NmJhZmIwMjJjZjA3YjZhN2ZhYzQwZDMwZDVhYzlkNGZiNGQwNzcxZTk4ODM0NzQ0MWNiYWMwNmUxYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4NA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/v3Erj0kWVtUVQw8x5YNwKQWuoPGVj7Bx6FMRzM4RnBA\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWJiYjY2NmJhZmIwMjJjZjA3YjZhN2ZhYzQwZDMwZDVhYzlkNGZiNGQwNzcxZTk4ODM0NzQ0MWNiYWMwNmUxYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4NA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/sWx-fvvqrWSsTRdc3rm0WYclp29EtiPw_Z_Q0tdggQs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWJiYjY2NmJhZmIwMjJjZjA3YjZhN2ZhYzQwZDMwZDVhYzlkNGZiNGQwNzcxZTk4ODM0NzQ0MWNiYWMwNmUxYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTY4NA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/abbb666bafb022cf07b6a7fac40d30d5ac9d4fb4d0771e988347441cbac06e1b.jpg\" alt=\"Donald Trump, Melania Knauss (now Trump), Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on February 12, 2000 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1684\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Donald Trump, Melania Knauss (now Trump), Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on February 12, 2000 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Skepticism continued as one person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/trump\/comments\/1l48ev6\/comment\/mw7okx3\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/trump\/comments\/1l48ev6\/comment\/mw7okx3\/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button\"><u>commented<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;You would think if Trump was all over those files the democrats would have taken full advantage especially as close as they perceive the last election. But also I don&#8217;t take Musk as a liar. This is weird. [sic]&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DownThunder74\/status\/1930709884867424744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DownThunder74\/status\/1930709884867424744\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;If that was true the democrats would have made the list public years ago.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Some questioned Musk&#8217;s motives more directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7iY61LDFIEElOfsqr1vVL0FP8ApFrCP-HrVIALOpFUw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjYwNTcwYmU4NWQ0OWMxYTVhNTM2ZDdiMzcyYjYxMThkMzkxMmU5OWQxMTkyOThkMjM1MTIyOWM3MmU5NTM2Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTY3MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/XsLyZFdcKgHpchoioXK1prq5MGZtMGortXg4bkqn0cM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjYwNTcwYmU4NWQ0OWMxYTVhNTM2ZDdiMzcyYjYxMThkMzkxMmU5OWQxMTkyOThkMjM1MTIyOWM3MmU5NTM2Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTY3MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/83UEWHGzZjvz9kc8VqJNBKmc86gDDvmIvZe5ouuj-4k\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjYwNTcwYmU4NWQ0OWMxYTVhNTM2ZDdiMzcyYjYxMThkMzkxMmU5OWQxMTkyOThkMjM1MTIyOWM3MmU5NTM2Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTY3MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/fpCs_TlafXKYtrB8Mm8D23FiOPMQZuayD18kxzuAwzU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjYwNTcwYmU4NWQ0OWMxYTVhNTM2ZDdiMzcyYjYxMThkMzkxMmU5OWQxMTkyOThkMjM1MTIyOWM3MmU5NTM2Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTY3MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/2rXp9z7MWW86pIZKoEF0Z6IUqhYwh5wHRwq7dK1LgCw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjYwNTcwYmU4NWQ0OWMxYTVhNTM2ZDdiMzcyYjYxMThkMzkxMmU5OWQxMTkyOThkMjM1MTIyOWM3MmU5NTM2Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTY3MiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/f60570be85d49c1a5a536d7b372b6118d3912e99d119298d2351229c72e95362.jpg\" alt=\"Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, 1997 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1672\" height=\"2400\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, 1997 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One person on X\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MoniFunGirl\/status\/1930728444700012694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MoniFunGirl\/status\/1930728444700012694\">said<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Looks like a defamation suit against you to be honest. If he was in the Epstein files Biden&#8217;s AG would have gleefully released it before the election. Is this really the best you can do to be vindictive cuz you mad? [sic]&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheEXECUTlONER_\/status\/1930769853490581567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheEXECUTlONER_\/status\/1930769853490581567\"><u>noted<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;So you think the Democrats withheld the Epstein Files knowing Donald Trump was in there? No way! They would have released that in a New York minute and blasted him. It would have been front page headline news around the world &amp; that would have been the platform the Democrats ran on.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/ec9rO16y?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Comments on Facebook echoed the same tone. One\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FoxNews\/posts\/pfbid0SVQVtcjDw64WFYeDdtS2umg9D9NACJEcv8NwN6S5BYVDmvqRA5mQGzkQTYkbwBqXl?comment_id=1613715902595704\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FoxNews\/posts\/pfbid0SVQVtcjDw64WFYeDdtS2umg9D9NACJEcv8NwN6S5BYVDmvqRA5mQGzkQTYkbwBqXl?comment_id=1613715902595704\"><u>remarked<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;If that was the case\u2026demos would have used to keep him from running again.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FoxNews\/posts\/pfbid0SVQVtcjDw64WFYeDdtS2umg9D9NACJEcv8NwN6S5BYVDmvqRA5mQGzkQTYkbwBqXl?comment_id=1049545483950008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FoxNews\/posts\/pfbid0SVQVtcjDw64WFYeDdtS2umg9D9NACJEcv8NwN6S5BYVDmvqRA5mQGzkQTYkbwBqXl?comment_id=1049545483950008\"><u>described it<\/u><\/a>\u00a0as,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;So bizarre. Sounds like a tantrum.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FoxNews\/posts\/pfbid0SVQVtcjDw64WFYeDdtS2umg9D9NACJEcv8NwN6S5BYVDmvqRA5mQGzkQTYkbwBqXl?comment_id=1014409414131861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FoxNews\/posts\/pfbid0SVQVtcjDw64WFYeDdtS2umg9D9NACJEcv8NwN6S5BYVDmvqRA5mQGzkQTYkbwBqXl?comment_id=1014409414131861\"><u>mocked<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Elon&#8217;s being a HUGE cry baby. He couldn&#8217;t handle the heat and he wanted all kinds of cuts and special deals. 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Musk Backs Call for Presidential Impeachment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In a thread stemming from his Epstein accusation, a netizen named Ian Miles Cheong\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/stillgray\/status\/1930713852175331335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/stillgray\/status\/1930713852175331335\"><u>asked<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;President vs Elon. Who wins? My money&#8217;s on Elon. Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him.&#8221; Musk\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930719235770359903\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930719235770359903\"><u>replied<\/u><\/a>\u00a0with one word: &#8220;Yes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">His brief response was enough to signal support for removing Trump from office, a move that would fundamentally reshape the GOP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/sxzFX0kW?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">5. Dragon Spacecraft Shutdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In response to Trump&#8217;s suggestion that axing Musk&#8217;s contracts would be a cost-saving measure, the SpaceX CEO\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930718684819112251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1930718684819112251\"><u>declared<\/u><\/a>\u00a0the end of an era: &#8220;In light of the President&#8217;s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">This marked a significant development, with Musk implying that his company would retreat from one of NASA&#8217;s most visible public-private partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/MVSYjgVb?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">The President Responds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/459908-study-shows-donald-trumps-big-beautiful.html\"><u>Donald Trump<\/u><\/a>\u00a0issued several responses on Truth Social throughout June 5, pushing back against Musk&#8217;s claims while framing his own actions as fiscally responsible and strategically necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Around 2 p.m., the president\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632205177163456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632205177163456\">stated<\/a>\u00a0that Musk was &#8220;wearing thin,&#8221; so he told him to leave. He then canceled the Tesla CEO&#8217;s electric car rule, a move that Musk was supposedly aware of. 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I was always surprised that Biden didn&#8217;t do it!&#8221; This message prompted Musk&#8217;s threat regarding the Dragon Spacecraft program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-8\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\" data-google-query-id=\"CMC8i5zY3Y0DFVyk2AUdrZsXKg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_3__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_3\" width=\"320\" height=\"100\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-presentation\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"i\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Later that afternoon, Trump returned to defending the &#8220;Big, Beautiful Bill,&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632555927229642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632555927229642\"><u>calling<\/u><\/a>\u00a0it &#8220;one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress.&#8221; He also\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632555927229642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632555927229642\"><u>cited<\/u><\/a>\u00a0a &#8220;Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/QkXcGNlS?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-9\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\" data-google-query-id=\"CIX3s5zY3Y0DFaK_SwUdGpUJTA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_3__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_3\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_3\" width=\"320\" height=\"50\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-presentation\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"j\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Furthermore, the president\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632555927229642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632555927229642\"><u>warned<\/u><\/a>\u00a0of dire consequences if the bill failed, including a &#8220;68% Tax Increase,&#8221; and\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632555927229642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/114632555927229642\">emphasized<\/a>\u00a0his commitment to putting the country on a &#8220;Path of Greatness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Additionally, while answering questions at the Oval Office, Trump elaborated on the falling out with\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/459319-elon-musk-53-sports-a-black-eye-at-oval.html\"><u>Elon Musk<\/u><\/a>. 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