Trump and Musk fought hard but stepped back from the edge. The White House calls their pause a peace deal. Trump allies see it differently and compare the standoff to nuclear war fears. Both men have power that could destroy each other if they wanted to fight more. Their businesses and political futures connect them whether they like it or not.
Musk needs government money to keep his companies running. Trump can use social media to crash Musk's stock prices anytime he wants. Musk controls a major social platform and gave huge amounts of money to Republicans last year. He could block Trump's plans in Congress if he decided to cause trouble. Friends jumped in to stop the fight from getting worse.
The clash started over who should get credit for Trump winning the election. Musk called for Trump's removal from office and made personal attacks. Trump threatened to cancel billions in government contracts that keep Musk's businesses alive. Both men backed down after stocks fell and advisers warned them about the damage. Political experts think they will make up because they need each other to succeed.
Musk needs government money to keep his companies running. Trump can use social media to crash Musk's stock prices anytime he wants. Musk controls a major social platform and gave huge amounts of money to Republicans last year. He could block Trump's plans in Congress if he decided to cause trouble. Friends jumped in to stop the fight from getting worse.
The clash started over who should get credit for Trump winning the election. Musk called for Trump's removal from office and made personal attacks. Trump threatened to cancel billions in government contracts that keep Musk's businesses alive. Both men backed down after stocks fell and advisers warned them about the damage. Political experts think they will make up because they need each other to succeed.
