Trump Slams Elon Musk on Truth Social: ‘A Disaster Waiting to Happen’

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his pointed rhetoric, recently expressed strong criticism against entrepreneur Elon Musk, labeling him as ‘off course’ and ‘a disaster waiting to happen’ in a recent social media tirade. Through his own online communication platform, Truth Social, the President, aged 79, voiced his harsh critique of the Tesla founder, 54, on the 6th of July. Trouble between the two had been brewing ever since Musk concluded his tenure at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a tenure that was restricted to 130 days as per the official rules.

From that point onward, speculation concerning a falling out between the two bubbled to the surface and the two have been in a public feud ever since. The strain further escalated when Musk lashed out against Trump’s comprehensive new legislation, labeling it as ‘patently repugnant’. The billionaire innovator even went as far as threatening to ‘dismiss all politicians’ that were in favor of the legislation before boldly announcing his intent to establish a new political party.

Indeed, during the weekend, Musk unveiled plans for launching the ‘America Party’, a third political party meant to compete against the established Republican and Democratic parties. This audacious move appears to have disconcerted Trump to no small extent.

In his publicly shared statement, the Republican figurehead did not hesitate to chastise the entrepreneur stating, ‘It grieves me to see Elon Musk spiral out of control, effectively metamorphosing into a proverbial disaster in just over a month. He even has aspirations to form a third political party, despite the historical failure of such endeavors in the United States – it is apparent the system does not accommodate them.’

He extended his critique, saying, ‘The sole purpose of Third Parties seems to be the creation of widespread disruption and uncertainty; we have enough trouble coping with the far-left Democrats, whose self-assurance and rationale appear to be waning!’ Meanwhile, he reserved some commendation for his team and party, touting the Republicans as a ‘well-oiled machine’.

Trump alluded to his legislation’s cessation of federal tax benefits for electric vehicles, asserting that Musk was striving to advocate for an EV mandate. According to Trump, he had been against such a requirement from the start as it could have compelled consumers to buy an electric vehicle within a compressed time frame.

Further elaborating in his social media post, Trump stated: ‘I’ve granted people the choice to purchase any type of vehicle – gasoline, hybrids (which are currently popular), or new upcoming technologies – I put an end to the EV mandate.’ He also claimed that initially, Musk did not voice any opposition when he decided to revoke the mandate.

Then, Trump added: ‘Moreover, Elon suggested that a close confidant of his would be apt to head NASA. I found the candidate skilled, but was taken aback to find out he was a lifelong Democrat, who had never donated in favor of a Republican.’ Trump conjectured that Musk might be a Democrat himself.

The former president also cast doubt on the appropriateness of Musk’s close acquaintance, someone involved in the Space Industry, taking the reins at NASA, considering the influence NASA has on Musk’s business affairs. Trump’s accusations raise questions about possible conflicts of interest between Musk’s professional and personal spheres.

To conclude his address, President Trump underscored his foremost responsibility stating: ‘My primary duty is to safeguard the American population!’

In essence, Trump’s lengthy social media message articulates a substantial fall-out between him and Musk. What was once a professional relationship has soured and publicly so. The nation and indeed the world wait to see this drama unfold and hope that despite personal disagreements, the welfare of the American public will be held paramount.

Per the aforementioned scathing remarks, the pair’s fractured relationship will seemingly remain in a state of discord. As for Musk’s intended foray into politics and the establishment of his ‘America Party,’ it remains to be seen whether it will go ahead and if it does, what impact it will have on the existing political landscape.

Yet, perhaps most critical in these turbulent times is the notion that political and commercial leaders within America need to find common ground for the betterment of the nation and its citizens. As the former president’s words resonate across the nation, one thing is clear: this saga is far from over and its outcome will undeniably have significant consequences.

Whether this controversy will facilitate a positive change in the American political climate or merely stir up more divisiveness and conflict, only time will tell. What the public can hope for, during these times of critical discourse, is that leaders prioritize the interests of the people they serve above personal ambitions and disagreements.