URGENT UPDATE: President Donald Trump has publicly assessed Elon Musk as “80% super genius” while urging him to address his “20% problems” during a recent interview. This statement comes amid mounting tensions between Musk and the GOP regarding their tax and spending policies.
In an interview on The Scott Jennings Show aired on October 18, 2023, Trump expressed hope that Musk would reconsider his plans to form a new political party, dubbed the America Party, and instead return to the Republican fold. “I always liked him. I like him now,” Trump remarked, adding, “But he went off the reservation and he wished he didn’t do it.”
The former president highlighted Musk’s significant role in his political endeavors, noting that Musk had contributed at least $277 million to Trump and other GOP candidates. This financial backing was crucial to Trump’s 2024 campaign, making Musk’s current distancing from the GOP particularly impactful.
Trump criticized Musk’s recent public rift with him, saying, “What’s he gonna do? He’s gonna go with the radical left lunatics? They’re lunatics.” This comment underscores the escalating divide as Musk publicly condemned Trump’s tax legislation, labeling it a “MOUNTAIN of DISGUSTING PORK.”
Earlier this year, the Congressional Budget Office warned that Trump’s tax bill could add a staggering $3.4 trillion to the budget deficit from 2025 to 2034. Musk’s dissatisfaction with the bill is believed to have fueled their recent fallout, leading to a series of heated exchanges on social media.
Despite their differences, Trump maintains a desire for reconciliation. “Look, I wish him well. We had a good relationship, and I just wish him well,” he told reporters in June after initially threatening to revoke government contracts for Musk’s companies.
As the political landscape shifts, many MAGA supporters, including Vice President JD Vance, are advocating for Musk’s return to the GOP, believing his influence could be pivotal for future elections. The ongoing developments signal a critical juncture for both Musk and Trump as they navigate their complex relationship in a rapidly evolving political environment.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops. The ramifications of Musk’s decisions and Trump’s public opinion will undoubtedly shape the future of the GOP and its strategies heading into the 2024 elections.
