After disagreement that gained international repercussions, the US president said he no longer intends to talk to businessman, ending, at least for the moment, the bond with his former ally
Amid growing political and economic tensions, this Friday (06), the president of , approached the troubled relationship with the billionaire during an interview aboard the presidential plane. When questioned by a reporter about the businessman, Trump responded directly, stating that he is not thinking about Musk due to his focus on more urgent international questions, such as relations with China, Russia and Iran. This statement occurs in a moment of public friction between the two, intensified after Musk criticizing the president’s budget bill, classifying him as an “abomination”.
The tension between Trump and Musk can have significant consequences, especially for billionaire companies. The president expressed his disappointment with Musk and threatened to end government contracts with his companies. Spacex, responsible for transporting astronauts to the International Space Station, and Tesla, both owned by Musk, could face severe financial impacts. Spacex, which maintains billionaire contracts with Pentagon and operates the Starlink satellites constellation, risks losing about $ 22 billion in public revenues if federal subsidies and contracts are suspended.
Analysts point out that despite the threats, Musk plays a crucial role in the American space strategy. Its rockets and satellites are vital to national security programs, including hypersonic missile screening. MUSK’s possible retaliation, if Trump’s threats come true, could significantly affect United States security and technology. The situation remains tense, with potential repercussions on both sides, while the world observes the unfolding of this clash between two of the most influential figures of the global scenario.
*With information from Grieco Holtz
*Report produced with the aid of AI
