The Memo: A shaky peace falls over the Trump-Musk conflict
On Friday, President Trump and Elon Musk appeared to have hit pause on a tense situation, just one day after their alliance took a significant nosedive. During a recent interaction, Musk threw out suggestions regarding Trump’s past ties with the late financial figure Jeffrey Epstein. He implied that “The Epstein Files” might contain damaging information […]
Political strategist likens Trump-Musk conflict to previous disputes involving Trump
Trump and Musk: A Unique Feud The ongoing conflict between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, his so-called “special government employee,” has created an unusual situation, one that’s different from other notable disputes. It’s intriguing, really. Recently, Musk found himself under fire from Trump over the Republican spending plan. Some Doge leaders have expressed their […]
Five beneficiaries from the Trump-Musk split
A recent fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk has significantly altered the political landscape in Washington, D.C. This rift allows various political and business competitors to capitalize on Musk’s distancing from the White House and MAGA circles. While some of Musk’s adversaries might relish in this conflict, it could also offer Trump’s main opponents […]
Putin’s associate: Russia prepared to help with Trump-Musk peace agreement
Potential Peace Deal Amid Ongoing Tensions Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has expressed that Russia is ready to facilitate a peace agreement between President Trump and Elon Musk during their current disputes. Public disagreements have flared up, particularly over Musk’s critiques of Trump’s proposed legislation, referred to as the “big, beautiful bill,” which the president […]
Tesla’s stock rises 5% after the Trump-Musk conflict leads to a $150B drop in market value.
Tesla’s stock surged by more than 5% on Friday, following a tumultuous clash between CEO Elon Musk and President Trump that had previously slashed the company’s market value by $152 billion. Investors were looking for clues that a reconciliation might be on the horizon after Tesla experienced its largest decline in over four years. However, […]
Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel likens the Trump-Musk rivalry to Ross and Rachel from ‘Friends’
They’re simply “friends.” Former Anti-National Commission Chairman Rona McDaniel likened the tense relationship between President Trump and Elon Musk to the ups and downs of Ross and Rachel from “Friends.” It’s kind of funny to think about, right? “I hope this is just like Ross and Rachel. A break, and then they’ll find their way […]
GOP lawmaker says Trump-Musk ‘big, beautiful brawl’ shouldn’t delay bill approval
During an interview on Thursday with News Nation, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) commented on the public spat between President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, suggesting it shouldn’t hinder Congress from advancing Trump’s extensive legislation known as the “big beautiful bill.” Ogles described the situation as “two individuals with a big, beautiful brawl,” emphasizing that […]
Bitcoin ETFs suffer losses amid Trump-Musk fallout as fear takes hold.
Bitcoin ETF Struggles Amid Trump and Musk Feud The US Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) has taken a downturn recently, fueled by heightened emotions resulting from the ongoing clash between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. After a brief recovery from June 3 to June 4, the ETF experienced another setback on June 5, […]
BTC Investors Steadfastly Target $120K Amid Trump-Musk Unrest
Good morning, Asia. Here’s what’s trending in the market: Welcome to your morning briefing, a daily roundup of the latest stories and market analysis. For a deeper dive into the US market, refer to Coindesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Bitcoin is currently trading above 101.5k as trading begins in Asia, seemingly unaffected by the recent tariff […]
Scott Jennings puts head in trash symbolizing Republicans’ views on the Trump-Musk conflict
CNN commentator Scott Jennings made a dramatic statement on Thursday, pushing his head into a trash bin as a way to express his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s latest clash with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Although Musk has been a supportive figure for Trump since the 2024 election, his recent comments—referring to Trump’s proposed legislation […]