Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:23am on 06 Jun 2025,Friday International
A fiery public spat between US President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk erupted Thursday after Musk blasted Trump’s marquee spending bill as a "disgusting abomination." Trump responded with disappointment, later threatening to cut federal contracts with Musk’s companies. The feud spilled across X and Truth Social, with Musk calling Trump ungrateful and taking credit for his election win. Tensions cooled slightly after reports of a planned phone call. The clash caused Tesla shares to drop 14%, while SpaceX briefly threatened to decommission spacecraft. The White House condemned Musk’s unfounded Epstein-related claims, deepening the rift between the former allies. (PC: AFP)
