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'Very Disrespectful': Trump 'Assumes' Musk Relationship Is Over
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenTrump told NBC News that there would be "serious consequences" if Musk turns around and backs Democratic candidates to run against Republicans who support the 'Big Beautiful Bill' (no doubt a loaded question from NBC).
"If he does, he'll have to pay the consequences for that," Trump told the outlet. "He'll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that."
When asked if he had a desire to repair the relationship, Trump said "No," and he "would assume" it's over between the two.
"I'm too busy doing other things," Trump said, adding "I have no intention of speaking to him."
Trump was also frank, accusing Musk of being 'very disrespectful,' saying
"I think it's a very bad thing, because he's very disrespectful. You could not disrespect the office of the President."
Musk, meanwhile, was a mix of de-escalation and pushing his 'America Party' - described as his "vision to dismantle the establishment.
While continuing to express concern over US debt levels.
It was a turbulent week in American politics as the Trump–Musk feud erupted over the 'Big Beautiful Bill' - shattering their alliance with little indication of reconciliation in the near term, though both men appear to have simmered down.
Speaking to reporters Friday evening, Trump weighed in on Musk, saying: "I just wish him well."
That said, he also reiterated a threat to 'look at everything' in regards to Musk's government contracts.
Vice President JD Vance weighed in on "This Past Weekend w/Theo Von"
"I'm always going to be loyal to the president and I hope that eventually Elon kind of comes back into the fold," said Vance, adding "Maybe that's not possible now because he's gone so nuclear, but I hope it is."