President Donald Trump appeared to confirm the deterioration of his relationship with Elon Musk, saying he was “very disappointed” in the tech billionaire, who exited his top advisory role at the White House and subsequently railed against the president’s sweeping tax and spending package.
“Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office less than one week after the two exchanged effusive praise on Musk’s last day.
Since then, Musk has strongly criticized what Trump calls his “Big, Beautiful Bill” that has passed the House and faces an uncertain path forward in the Senate, calling the bill, which is a major Trump priority, a “disgusting abomination.” Trump and Musk have not spoken since Musk lashed out at the legislation, a source familiar with the dynamic told CNN.
“He knew every aspect of this bill. He knew it better than almost anybody, and he never had a problem until right after he left,” Trump said.
The president predicted that though Musk had not personally attacked him, he could soon.
“I’m sure that’ll be next. But I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot,” Trump said.
Source: Dklassgh.com