Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has reportedly changed his phone number after a heated discussion with President Donald Trump and a disagreement with Speaker Mike Johnson over the Republican’s tax-and-spending bill.
What Led to the Fallout
Speaker Johnson revealed that after sending Musk a detailed text message, he discovered that the tech mogul had changed his number. Johnson, unaware of this change, continued to send messages that Musk never received. The Speaker disclosed this information on a recent podcast episode.
The Cause of the Disagreement
According to Johnson, Musk was aware of the provisions and details of the EV mandate in Trump’s spending bill but later became dissatisfied. The Speaker attempted to explain the President’s and Republicans’ point of view through detailed messages and in-person conversations, but it did not work out.
A Desire for Reconciliation
Johnson expressed hope for a possible reconciliation between Musk and President Trump. The Speaker also stated that he wants to meet Musk in person to “make that right.”
Why the Strained Relationship Matters
Musk’s criticism of the Trump administration and the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ led to a strain in their alliance, particularly after the President threatened to withdraw government subsidies from Musk’s ventures. The strained relationship between Musk and Trump has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks.
Recent Developments
Meanwhile, Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, secured a significant Pentagon contract despite controversy over its chatbot’s behavior. This move was criticized by Senator Elizabeth Warren, raising concerns about the implications of the deal.
Key Takeaways
- Elon Musk changed his phone number after a feud with President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson
- The disagreement was over the Republican’s tax-and-spending bill
- Speaker Johnson hopes for a reconciliation between Musk and President Trump
- Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, secured a significant Pentagon contract despite controversy
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