Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump: Is the Formation of a New Party Now Imminent?
Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X, sounds the alarm! He urgently warns US senators against agreeing to a gigantic budget proposal. For him, it's clear: Anyone who votes for it is a "liar" and should lose their seat in the next elections. He even promises that this will be the last thing he does on Earth to save America from bankruptcy. He speaks of "debt slavery" and demands that the USA not be driven into bankruptcy.
A New Party on the Horizon?
His ultimate threat? The founding of a brand new "America Party" should this "insane law" actually pass. For Musk, the fight for the country's finances is apparently so serious that he even wants to reshape the political landscape. That would be a tremor in US politics like we have rarely seen!
Trump's Retaliation: Subsidies in Danger?
And what is Donald Trump doing? The ex-president, who affectionately calls the law "Big Beautiful Bill," counters in his own way. He coldly threatens to cut off subsidies to Musk's companies! "No more rocket launches, satellites, or electric car production," Trump jabs at the flagships of Musk's empire. This would supposedly save the country a fortune. Clearly: It's all or nothing here!
What is the "Big Beautiful Bill" About?
But what is this mysterious "Big Beautiful Bill" actually about? Trump wants to fulfill some of his major campaign promises with it: extend gigantic tax cuts of 4.5 trillion dollars, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, and free up billions for defense and border security. The flip side: planned cuts to health insurance and food assistance for low-income individuals. The independent Congressional Budget Office warns: This could increase national debt by over THREE trillion dollars! A gigantic mountain of new debt that could shake America.
The Story of an On-Off Rivalry
This is not the first time these two alpha males have clashed. There was already trouble at the beginning of the month, and Musk's role as Trump's advisor in the department for government efficiency ended in May. It seemed as if they had calmed down again. But now the fire has been rekindled, and it doesn't look like it will be extinguished quickly.
What Comes Next?
Currently, the Senate is still wrestling with the decision. Trump is eager to have the bill signed by the national holiday on Friday. If it passes the Senate, the next hurdle awaits: the House of Representatives. One thing is certain: This political spectacle between two of the world's most prominent men is far from over!
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