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President Donald Trump declared he no longer has a relationship with Elon Musk, his billionaire donor, and that there would be “serious consequences” if Musk funded the opposition.

Republicans who support the president’s comprehensive tax and spending plan are being challenged by Democrats.

 

 Trump responded, “I would assume so, yeah,” when asked if he believed his relationship with the CEOs of SpaceX and Tesla was over.

When NBC asked Trump if he wanted to mend his relationship with Musk, he replied, “No.” Trump added, “I have no intention of speaking to him.”

However, Trump claimed he hadn’t considered terminating U.S. government agreements with SpaceX rocket launch companies or Musk’s Starlink satellite internet. This week, Musk and Trump began trading insults, with Musk calling Trump’s bill a “disgusting abomination.”

The world’s richest man removed several anti-Trump social media posts, including his support for the president’s impeachment. This seems to be an attempt to defuse their public dispute, which erupted yesterday. The Senate acquitted Trump twice despite the House, then controlled by Democrats, voting twice to impeach him during his first term in office.
According to those who have spoken with Musk, his anger has faded, and they assumed he would wish to mend his relationship with Trump.

According to Vance, Musk’s criticism of Trump was a “huge mistake.”I remain faithful to the president no matter what, and I hope Elon eventually makes a comeback.“

“Perhaps that is no longer feasible given how volatile he has become. However, I hope it is,” Vance said, calling Musk a “fantastic businessman.

Trump was scheduled to attend the Ultimate Fighting Championship in New Jersey. He has accompanied Musk to two UFC mixed martial arts fight cards. Musk is not expected to be present.