President Donald Trump and Elon Musk do not appear to be speaking, despite earlier rumors that a phone call might occur following their disagreement over the former’s “big, beautiful bill,” which erupted into a public feud on Thursday.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told NBC News there are no plans for a call between the two.
The president shrugged off the feud in calls with multiple TV networks on Friday morning, dismissing Musk as a “man who has lost his mind,” saying he was “not particularly” interested in reconciliation, and “the poor guy’s got a problem.”
Trump told Bret Baier at Fox News: “Elon has totally lost it.”
The president’s spat with the world’s richest man began when Musk called his signature tax and spending legislation a “disgusting abomination,” urging senators to “kill” it.
A “very disappointed” Trump hit back, claiming Elon knew the inner workings of the bill better than almost anybody and had no problem with it, something that Musk immediately refuted.
He also declared Trump would have lost last year’s election without him, alleged the files on pedophile Jeffrey Epstein are being withheld because they mention the president, and called for his impeachment.
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Key Points
- Trump not interested in speaking with Musk, saying 'Elon has totally lost it'
- Steve Bannon calls for Musk to be deported and SpaceX seized
- Musk alleges Trump is ‘in the Epstein files,’ which is why they haven’t been made public
- Musk declares war on Trump as split over ‘big, beautiful’ bill gets personal
- Musk-Trump breakup puts $22 billion of SpaceX contracts at risk
- Trump looks to 'eliminate' 105-year-old Women’s Bureau
Recap: How the Musk and Trump war of words exploded on social media
12:22 , Rebecca WhittakerTrump administration scrambling to rehire workers cut by DOGE
12:00 , Graig GraziosiDepartments and agencies across the federal government are scrambling to fill crucial roles left vacant over the Department of Government Efficiency’s mass firings and deferred resignation offers.
For months, DOGE has demanded departments and agencies dramatically downsize as part of efforts to cut government spending. Some employees have been incentivized to leave with early retirement offers or buyouts. Others, such as probationary employees, have been dismissed.
But now, those same departments and agencies have been left understaffed and are struggling to get workers back.
Ariana Baio has the story.
Trump team scrambles to rehire workers cut by DOGE to fill critical government roles
LGBTQ+ people march following rollback of queer rights
11:45 , Rebecca WhittakerIn a bid show defiance to President Donald Trump's rollback of queer rights, LGBTQ+ people from around the world will march through the streets of Washington on Saturday.
It comes after transgender people were banned from serving in the armed forces. While proponents of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) consider it necessary to correct historic inequities, the White House has described it as a form of discrimination based on race or gender, and said its transgender policy protects women by keeping transgender women out of shared spaces.
The parade route will come within one block of the White House grounds in one of the final main events of the weeks-long WorldPride celebration.
On Sunday a more political event, dubbed a rally and march, will convene at the Lincoln Memorial, a revered space in the US civil rights movement as the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.
Voters opinions on the Trump-Musk feud
11:20 , Rebecca WhittakerVoters were confident the feud would “blow over”, the BBC reported.
Melanie in Georgia told the broadcaster: That the "two very strong, intelligent, brilliant men" approach things from different perspectives and believes it will all "blow over".
Emana in New York said it's "very serious" for Musk to be making allegations about the president, but that she is "cautiously optimistic" it will be resolved.
While Duke Machado from Texas, said he supports Trump's "big, beautiful bill" because it represents "common sense American priorities... cutting taxes puts money back in the pockets of hard-working families".
Linda McMahon says Harvard and Columbia making ‘progress’ to meet Trump’s demands
11:00 , Graig GraziosiTrump’s Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, praised the administration for pushing Harvard and Columbia University to make “progress” on tackling campus antisemitism.
"I have seen progress. And you know why I think we’re seeing progress? Because we are putting these measures in place, and we’re saying we’re putting teeth behind what we’re looking at," McMahon told NBC News.
“They talk a lot about it, but I think we really started to see a lot of their actions once we were taking action," McMahon added.
Josh Marcus has the story.
Linda McMahon says Harvard and Columbia show ‘progress’ in stopping antisemitism
Steve Bannon says Trump should ‘deport Musk immediately’ and take control of SpaceX
10:40 , Rebecca WhittakerTrump’s former advisor Steve Bannon has called for Elon Musk's deportation, referring to him as an "illegal alien" and urging President Trump to seize SpaceX.
He made these remarks on his War Room podcast, reacting to Musk's threat to decommission SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft after Trump considered canceling government subsidies to Musk's companies.
Bannon suggested Trump invoke the Defense Production Act to seize SpaceX, claiming Musk is in the country illegally despite becoming a U.S. citizen in 2002.
Speaking with the New York Times, Bannon doubled down on his deportation call and urged the Trump administration to investigate Musk's immigration status.
Musk-Trump breakup puts $22 billion of SpaceX contracts at risk
10:15 , Rebecca WhittakerPresident Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s breakup has put $22 billion of SpaceX contracts at risk.
Multiple US space programs could face dramatic changes following the explosive feud on Thursday.
The disagreement was rooted in Musk's criticism of Trump's tax-cut and spending legislation that began last week.
Trump lashed out at Musk when the president spoke in the Oval Office.
Then Trump threatened to terminate government contracts with Musk's companies.
Taking the threat seriously, Musk said he would begin "decommissioning" SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft used by NASA.
Hours later, however, Musk appeared to reverse course. Responding to a follower on X urging him and Trump to "cool off and take a step back for a couple of days," Musk wrote: "Good advice. Ok, we won't decommission Dragon."
It came as Japan’s ispace failed again. It’s thought the uncrewed moon lander likely crashed onto the lunar surface during its touchdown attempt.
Tokyo-based ispace had hoped to join US firms Intuitive Machines and Firefly Aerospace in making successful commercial moon landings amid a global race that includes state-run lunar missions from China and India.
ANALYSIS: Elon Musk’s crash-out killed conservatives’ momentum — and likely guaranteed passage of Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
10:00 , Graig GraziosiEric Garcia writes:
Earlier this week, it looked like Elon Musk had delivered arch conservatives a gift when he trashed President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”
On Tuesday, Musk called the legislation an “outrageous, pork-filled, disgusting abomination.” It seemed like a boon for some of the fiscal conservatives in the Senate like Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin who criticized the fact the bill still blows up the deficit.
Had Musk stopped there, he probably would have given fiscal conservatives additional leverage.
Read on...
Elon Musk’s feud likely will get Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passed
JD Vance defended Trump revealing 'glaring' lie about his 'temper'
09:45 , Rebecca WhittakerVice president JD Vance defended Trump in a post on X criticising media coverage of the feud between the president and Elon Musk.
On Friday morning he suggested coverage was wrong to imply the president was “short tempered”.
He said: “There are many lies the corporate media tells about President Trump. One of the most glaring is that he's impulsive or short-tempered.
“Anyone who has seen him operate under pressure knows that's ridiculous.”
It came after Elon Musk called for Donald Trump’s impeachment.
There are many lies the corporate media tells about President Trump. One of the most glaring is that he's impulsive or short-tempered.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) June 6, 2025
Anyone who has seen him operate under pressure knows that's ridiculous.
ICYMI: Trump brags after court says he can continue to ban the Associated Press from media events
09:30 , Rebecca WhittakerPresident Donald Trump took a victory lap on Truth Social on Friday night after a court ruled that the White House could continue to ban the Associated Press from media events.
Trump moved to ban the AP — which is one of the most recognizable news services on the planet — from media events after the outlet resisted calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.
“Big WIN over AP today. They refused to state the facts or the Truth on the GULF OF AMERICA. FAKE NEWS!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The Associated Press is excluded from access to the Oval Office , Mar-a-Lago and Air Force One if it chooses.
Some White House spaces are not open to the broader public or large groups of press and the White House can choose which journalists it chooses to admit.
Report: DOGE used flawed AI tool to ‘munch’ Veteran Affairs contracts
09:00 , Graig GraziosiEmployees in the Department of Government Efficiency reportedly used a flawed artificial intelligence model to determine the necessity of contracts in the Department of Veterans Affairs, resulting in hundreds of contracts, valued at millions of dollars, being canceled.
Given only 30 days to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order directing DOGE to review government contracts and grants to ensure they align with the president’s policies, an engineer in DOGE rushed to create an AI to assist in the task.
Engineer Sahil Lavingia wrote code which told the AI to cancel, or in his words “munch,” anything that wasn’t “directly supporting patient care” within the agency.
Ariana Baio reports.
DOGE used flawed AI tool to ‘munch’ Veteran Affairs contracts, report claims
Trump reposts a tweet from Jeffrey Epstein's criminal defence lawyer
08:39 , Rebecca WhittakerPresident Donald Tump took to X to repost tweet from Jeffrey Epstein's criminal defence lawyer.
He said: " I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, and definitively that he had no information to hurt President Trump. I specifically asked him!"
Trump reposts a tweet from Jeffrey Epstein's criminal defense laywer saying " I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, and definitively that he had no information to hurt President Trump. I specifically asked him!" pic.twitter.com/V3wVPKnWWV
— Eric Michael Garcia (@EricMGarcia) June 6, 2025
Full story: DOGE will be allowed to access Social Security data for now, Supreme Court rules
07:00 , Graig GraziosiThe Department of Government Efficiency will be permitted to access sensitive Social Security data while litigation over the matter continues, the U.S. Supreme Court said in an order on Friday.
Ariana Baio reports.
DOGE will be allowed to access Social Security data for now, Supreme Court rules
Trump looks to close 105-year-old department that supports women workers
06:00 , Graig GraziosiThe Department of Labor said it would “eliminate” the Women’s Bureau, a century-old department that focuses on advocating for economic equality and safe working environments for women, despite the secretary insinuating it was here to stay.
Ariana Baio reports.
Trump looks to close Women’s Bureau despite insinuating it would stay
ANALYSIS: Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever — and Trump might not even notice
04:59 , Graig GraziosiRichard Hall writes:
The kingdom is in turmoil, the great Houses of Musk and Trump at war, and their subjects forced to choose sides.
But as the scheming Littlefinger in Game of Thrones famously said as he plotted to take the King’s place: “chaos is a ladder.”
And so it is for JD Vance, the ostensibly loyal vice president, and perhaps the person who stands to benefit the most from the chaos unleashed by the feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump — which is perhaps why he’s remaining uncharacteristically subdued.
Vance has never been one to shy away from a fight, especially an online one, especially if it’s in defense of his boss.
Read on...
JD Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever
Place your bets on the next stage of the Trump-Musk feud
04:30 , Graig GraziosiPeople are betting on what will happen next in the fallout between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, including when they are likely to meet for the first time since their public split.
Betting markets are already predicting that Trump will meet with Musk by the end of the year.
Rhian Lubin has the story.
Trump reposts Epstein lawyer's denial late pedophile had information on him
03:44 , Graig GraziosiPresident Donald Trump has reposted a denial by David Schoen that Jeffrey Epstein had information on him.
Schoen also represented Trump during his second impeachment trial.
The post reads: “I was hired to lead Jeffrey Epstein’s defense as his criminal lawyer 9 days before he died. He sought my advice for months before that. I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, and definitively that he had no information to hurt President Trump. I specifically asked him!”
Trump reposts a tweet from Jeffrey Epstein's criminal defense laywer saying " I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, and definitively that he had no information to hurt President Trump. I specifically asked him!" pic.twitter.com/V3wVPKnWWV
— Eric Michael Garcia (@EricMGarcia) June 6, 2025
Trump says he's "not thinking about Elon"
03:39 , Graig GraziosiDuring an Air Force One flight on Friday, Donald Trump told reporters he wasn’t in a hurry to reconcile with Elon Musk after their public scuffle on Thursday.
When asked about the feud, Trump said he wasn’t interested in talking about it and wanted to focus on solving problems in the country.
“I’m not thinking about Elon,” Trump said. “I just wish him well.”
Trump calls Kilmar Abrego Garcia a "bad guy" after his administration reveals he's being returned to the U.S.
03:18 , Graig GraziosiAfter Trump administration officials announced that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to an immigrant detention prison in El Salvador, would be returned to the U.S., Donald Trump insisted he was not mad, but thinks that Garcia is a “bad guy.”
"I think their [the DOJ] decisions are very, very good," Trump said when asked about the decision to return Garcia — and in doing so, comply with a previously issued court order. “The man has a horrible past and I can see a decision being made: Bring him back, show everybody how horrible this guy is."
He also laid into the judicial system challenging his authority with court rulings.
"Frankly, we have to do something, because the judges are trying to take the place of a president. It’s not supposed to be the way it is," Trump said. "So I can see bringing [Garcia] back. He’s a bad guy."
Mass deportations from Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill could quietly cost U.S. over $1.4 trillion
02:25 , Graig GraziosiMass deportations enabled by the Trump administration’s Big, Beautiful Bill spending and tax package could cost the U.S. over $1 trillion in the coming years, as the administration is already reportedly struggling to fund its rapidly expanding immigration crackdown.
The package, which the House of Representatives passed last month, directs $168 billion towards immigration and border law enforcement agencies.
That spending, combined with the economic impact of removing scores of immigrants and more granular changes, like a potential decline in revenues thanks to the possible deterrent effect of new fees on migrants, could cost the U.S. over $1.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis from the libertarian Cato Institute.
Read more from Josh Marcus:
Mass deportations from Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill could cost U.S. over $1.4 trillion
After blowup with Trump, Musk proclaims that a "new political party is needed" in the US
02:00 , Graig GraziosiAfter Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s relationship imploded on Thursday, the X CEO launched a poll asking his followers if a third party was needed in the US to represent people who are not on the left or the right.
Musk declared on Friday night that, based on his poll results, 80 percent of respondents want a third party.
“The people have spoken. A new political party is needed in America to represent the 80% in the middle!” Musk wrote.
American politics does have third parties, but they rarely secure enough support to pose a serious challenge to Republican or Democratic candidates.
The people have spoken. A new political party is needed in America to represent the 80% in the middle!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 6, 2025
And exactly 80% of people agree 😂
This is fate. https://t.co/JkeOlG7Kl4
Trump brags after court says he can continue to ban the Associated Press from media events
01:30 , Graig GraziosiPresident Donald Trump took a victory lap on Truth Social on Friday night after a court ruled that the White House could continue to ban the Associated Press from media events.
Trump moved to ban the AP — which is one of the most recognizable news services on the planet — from media events after the outlet resisted calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.
“Big WIN over AP today. They refused to state the facts or the Truth on the GULF OF AMERICA. FAKE NEWS!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Kash Patel has live ‘WTF’ moment on Joe Rogan as he learns of Trump vs. Musk mid-interview
Saturday 7 June 2025 00:52 , Graig GraziosiFBI Director Kash Patel first learned that the world’s richest man had just accused his boss of being in the so-called “Epstein Files” while taping an episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast on Thursday.
Patel, who has come under fire from MAGA supporters in recent weeks for backing away from conspiracy theories about disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein now that he leads the FBI, appeared taken aback by Elon Musk’s wild tweets about Donald Trump’s lengthy past relationship with Epstein.
“That’s way outside my lane,” Patel demurred while Rogan wondered “what the f*ck” was going on between the president and his former “first buddy.”
Read more from Justin Baragona:
Kash Patel has ‘WTF’ moment on Joe Rogan as he learns of Trump vs. Musk mid-interview
Recap: Trump says Elon Musk ‘has lost his mind’ – and I’m getting rid of my Tesla
Saturday 7 June 2025 00:25 , Oliver O'ConnellDonald Trump is “not even thinking about” Elon Musk and may get rid of his showpiece Tesla Model S he said on Friday, signalling a continuation to their explosive and potentially expensive public feud.
The president reasserted his hostility after a spectacular and undignified social media spat with the billionaire, who spent $300m and claims to have helped Trump win the US election.
On Friday in Washington, Trump was asked about reports of a peacemaking phone call with Musk, to which he responded: “You mean the man who has lost his mind?
“I'm not even thinking about Elon. He's got a problem, the poor guy's got a problem.”
Read on...
Donald Trump: Elon Musk ‘has lost his mind’ – and I’m getting rid of my Tesla
Trump says he's still considering cutting Musk's government subsidies, but "only if its fair"
Saturday 7 June 2025 00:19 , Graig GraziosiReporters asked President Donald Trump if he was still considering cutting Elon Musk’s government contracts and subsidies after he threatened to do so on Thursday.
Trump said that Musk “gets a lot of subsidy,” and that he was going to “look at” what he’s getting and consider cutting them, but “only if it’s fair for him and for the country.”
On Thursday, Trump and Musk were embroiled in a public spat that saw the Tesla CEO agree with a call for the president’s impeachment and insinuate that he was on notorious rapist and child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s client list.
Trump responded by threatening to end Musk’s government contracts and subsidies, ostensibly as a way to save the American public money, and questioned why former President Joe Biden hadn’t done so during his time in office.
Kash Patel has live mid-interview ‘WTF’ moment on Joe Rogan as he learns of Trump vs. Musk
Saturday 7 June 2025 00:06 , Oliver O'ConnellFBI Director Kash Patel first learned that the world’s richest man had just accused his boss of being in the so-called “Epstein Files” while taping an episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast on Thursday.
Patel, who has come under fire from MAGA supporters in recent weeks for backing away from conspiracy theories about disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein now that he leads the FBI, appeared taken aback by Elon Musk’s wild tweets about Donald Trump’s lengthy past relationship with Epstein.
“That’s way outside my lane,” Patel demurred while Rogan wondered “what the f*ck” was going on between the president and his former “first buddy.”
Justin Baragona reports.
Kash Patel has ‘WTF’ moment on Joe Rogan as he learns of Trump vs. Musk mid-interview
Trump administration scrambling to rehire workers cut by DOGE
Friday 6 June 2025 23:49 , Oliver O'ConnellDepartments and agencies across the federal government are scrambling to fill crucial roles left vacant over the Department of Government Efficiency’s mass firings and deferred resignation offers.
For months, DOGE has demanded departments and agencies dramatically downsize as part of efforts to cut government spending. Some employees have been incentivized to leave with early retirement offers or buyouts. Others, such as probationary employees, have been dismissed.
But now, those same departments and agencies have been left understaffed and are struggling to get workers back.
Ariana Baio has the story.
Trump team scrambles to rehire workers cut by DOGE to fill critical government roles
Linda McMahon says Harvard and Columbia making ‘progress’ to meet Trump’s demands
Friday 6 June 2025 23:30 , Oliver O'ConnellTrump’s Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, praised the administration for pushing Harvard and Columbia University to make “progress” on tackling campus antisemitism.
"I have seen progress. And you know why I think we’re seeing progress? Because we are putting these measures in place, and we’re saying we’re putting teeth behind what we’re looking at," McMahon told NBC News.
“They talk a lot about it, but I think we really started to see a lot of their actions once we were taking action," McMahon added.
Josh Marcus has the story.
Linda McMahon says Harvard and Columbia show ‘progress’ in stopping antisemitism
DOGE will be allowed to access Social Security data for now, Supreme Court rules
Friday 6 June 2025 23:25 , Graig GraziosiThe Department of Government Efficiency will be permitted to access sensitive Social Security data while litigation over the matter continues, the U.S. Supreme Court said in an order on Friday.
Lifting an injunction that a lower court judge placed to protect the privacy of Americans, the conservative wing of the court agreed that the DOGE staffers assigned to the Social Security Administration need to access the information to perform their jobs.
“We conclude that, under the present circumstances, SSA may proceed to afford members of the SSA DOGE Team access to the agency records in question in order for those members to do their work,” the justices wrote in an unsigned order.
Ariana Baio reports.
DOGE will be allowed to access Social Security data for now, Supreme Court rules
ICYMI: Steve Bannon calls for Trump to seize SpaceX now and deport Musk
Friday 6 June 2025 23:10 , Oliver O'ConnellSteve Bannon has called for Donald Trump to deport “illegal alien” Elon Musk and seize SpaceX with immediate effect.
The former senior Trump advisor, who previously rallied for a “MAGA civil war” against Musk, shared his two cents on a solution for the abrupt breakup between the two billionaires after their very public clash over the president’s “big, beautiful bill.”
Speaking on his War Room podcast Thursday evening, Bannon fumed over the tech billionaire’s threat to decommission its Dragon spacecraft “immediately” after the president mulled canceling billions of dollars of government subsidies to Musk’s companies.
James Liddell reports.
Bannon calls for Trump to seize SpaceX now and deport Musk as feud spirals
ANALYSIS: Elon Musk’s crash-out killed conservatives’ momentum — and likely guaranteed passage of Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
Friday 6 June 2025 23:00 , Oliver O'ConnellEric Garcia writes:
Earlier this week, it looked like Elon Musk had delivered arch conservatives a gift when he trashed President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”
On Tuesday, Musk called the legislation an “outrageous, pork-filled, disgusting abomination.” It seemed like a boon for some of the fiscal conservatives in the Senate like Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin who criticized the fact the bill still blows up the deficit.
Had Musk stopped there, he probably would have given fiscal conservatives additional leverage.
Read on...
Elon Musk’s feud likely will get Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passed
Report: DOGE used flawed AI tool to ‘munch’ Veteran Affairs contracts
Friday 6 June 2025 22:50 , Oliver O'ConnellEmployees in the Department of Government Efficiency reportedly used a flawed artificial intelligence model to determine the necessity of contracts in the Department of Veterans Affairs, resulting in hundreds of contracts, valued at millions of dollars, being canceled.
Given only 30 days to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order directing DOGE to review government contracts and grants to ensure they align with the president’s policies, an engineer in DOGE rushed to create an AI to assist in the task.
Engineer Sahil Lavingia wrote code which told the AI to cancel, or in his words “munch,” anything that wasn’t “directly supporting patient care” within the agency.
Ariana Baio reports.
DOGE used flawed AI tool to ‘munch’ Veteran Affairs contracts, report claims
Trump reposts Epstein lawyer's denial late pedophile had information on him
Friday 6 June 2025 22:39 , Oliver O'ConnellPresident Donald Trump has reposted a denial by David Schoen that Jeffrey Epstein had information on him.
Schoen also represented Trump during his second impeachment trial.
The post reads: “I was hired to lead Jeffrey Epstein’s defense as his criminal lawyer 9 days before he died. He sought my advice for months before that. I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, and definitively that he had no information to hurt President Trump. I specifically asked him!”
Trump reposts a tweet from Jeffrey Epstein's criminal defense laywer saying " I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, and definitively that he had no information to hurt President Trump. I specifically asked him!" pic.twitter.com/V3wVPKnWWV
— Eric Michael Garcia (@EricMGarcia) June 6, 2025
Trump vs Musk: Minute by minute
Friday 6 June 2025 22:30 , Oliver O'ConnellHere’s a timeline of how the very public fight between Trump and Musk unfolded on Thursday:
Trump-Musk split minute-by-minute: How president and First Buddy unraveled online
Full story: DOGE will be allowed to access Social Security data for now, Supreme Court rules
Friday 6 June 2025 22:25 , Oliver O'ConnellThe Department of Government Efficiency will be permitted to access sensitive Social Security data while litigation over the matter continues, the U.S. Supreme Court said in an order on Friday.
Ariana Baio reports.
DOGE will be allowed to access Social Security data for now, Supreme Court rules
Place your bets on the next stage of the Trump-Musk feud
Friday 6 June 2025 22:15 , Oliver O'ConnellPeople are betting on what will happen next in the fallout between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, including when they are likely to meet for the first time since their public split.
Betting markets are already predicting that Trump will meet with Musk by the end of the year.
Rhian Lubin has the story.
ANALYSIS: Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever — and Trump might not even notice
Friday 6 June 2025 22:01 , Oliver O'ConnellRichard Hall writes:
The kingdom is in turmoil, the great Houses of Musk and Trump at war, and their subjects forced to choose sides.
But as the scheming Littlefinger in Game of Thrones famously said as he plotted to take the King’s place: “chaos is a ladder.”
And so it is for JD Vance, the ostensibly loyal vice president, and perhaps the person who stands to benefit the most from the chaos unleashed by the feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump — which is perhaps why he’s remaining uncharacteristically subdued.
Vance has never been one to shy away from a fight, especially an online one, especially if it’s in defense of his boss.
Read on...
JD Vance silence on Musk may be the most Game of Thrones tactic ever
Former NASA pick says his nomination was only 'minor' part of fireworks between Trump and Musk
Friday 6 June 2025 21:57 , Oliver O'ConnellJared Isaacman, an ally of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s former NASA pick, whose nomination was pulled, supposedly sparking the chain of events that led to the confrontation between Musk and Trump, has made his first comments about his role in this week’s dramatic falling out.
Isaacman tweeted: “Any role my nomination played in these fireworks is minor and unimportant compared to what is at stake. What matters is reconciliation between the world’s greatest engineer and the leader of the free world. The country needs it... the world needs it.”
Any role my nomination played in these fireworks is minor and unimportant compared to what is at stake. What matters is reconciliation between the world’s greatest engineer and the leader of the free world. The country needs it...the world needs it.
— Jared Isaacman (@rookisaacman) June 6, 2025
Trump looks to close 105-year-old department that supports women workers
Friday 6 June 2025 21:50 , Oliver O'ConnellThe Department of Labor said it would “eliminate” the Women’s Bureau, a century-old department that focuses on advocating for economic equality and safe working environments for women, despite the secretary insinuating it was here to stay.
Ariana Baio reports.
Trump looks to close Women’s Bureau despite insinuating it would stay
Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
Friday 6 June 2025 21:41 , APThe Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for the Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security systems containing personal data on millions of Americans.
The justices sided with the Trump administration in its first Supreme Court appeal involving DOGE, the team once led by billionaire Elon Musk.
The high court halted an order from a judge in Maryland restricting the team’s access to the Social Security Administration under federal privacy laws.
EDITORIAL: The Trump vs Musk feud will prove a historic turning point
Friday 6 June 2025 21:35 , The IndependentLovers’ spat – or acrimonious divorce? With two individuals so volatile as Donald Trump and Elon Musk, it is impossible to tell where their “relationship”, such as it now is, will go.
We know they were once close – a bromance, indeed, where Mr Musk declared he loved Mr Trump “as much as any straight man can love another man”. The president was never quite so gushing about his friend in return, but only a few days ago, during a farewell in the Oval Office, during which Mr Musk was gifted an outsize golden key, he described Mr Musk as “one of the greatest business leaders and innovators the world has ever produced. He stepped forward to put his very great talents into the service of our nation, and we appreciate it.”
Now? Not so much.
Continue reading...
Trump stops at Andrews golf course on way to Bedminster
Friday 6 June 2025 21:31 , Oliver O'ConnellPresident Donald Trump stopped at “The Courses at Andrews” golf club by Joint Base Andrews on his way to his club at Bedminster, New Jersey, for the weekend.
He was seen by the travel pool driving his own cart, trailed by at least a dozen others as he turned onto the course.
The president will fly Air Force One up to Bedminster later this evening.
Anti-Musk and DOGE signs seen at D-Day anniversay Unite for Veterans Rally
Friday 6 June 2025 21:28 , Oliver O'ConnellElon Musk and DOGE signs at at Unite for Veterans Rally pic.twitter.com/kE1fcHjwt2
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) June 6, 2025
BOOM! New Trump order opens skies across US to supersonic flights
Friday 6 June 2025 21:22 , Oliver O'ConnellPresident Donald Trump has ordered the Federal Aviation Administration to scrap a longstanding ban on supersonic air travel across the U.S. and replace it with a to-be-determined set of regulations that will allow faster-than-sound travel so long as the sonic booms it creates do not breach certain noise limitations.
Andrew Feinberg reports from Washington, D.C.
Trump brings the boom: new order opens skies across US to supersonic flights
UPDATED: Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to US to face criminal smuggling charges
Friday 6 June 2025 21:16 , Oliver O'ConnellMore than two months after Donald Trump’s administration was ordered to “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wrongfully deported Salvadoran father has returned to the United States to face criminal charges in Tennessee.
The government has spent weeks battling court orders for his return after admitting he was deported in error, but the 29-year-old Maryland father is now facing a federal grand jury indictment accusing him of illegally transporting undocumented immigrants.
Alex Woodward reports.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returning to the US to face criminal charges
‘Big Balls’ and other Musk DOGE proteges could see payback from Trump-Elon feud
Friday 6 June 2025 21:10 , Oliver O'ConnellA public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has put the fate of his signature Department of Government Efficiency work into question.
After leading a charge to fire thousands of federal workers, DOGE employees are now wondering whether they could be next thanks to the world’s richest man’s apparent animosity towards the president.
Alex Woodward reports.
DOGE staff who pushed out federal workers fear they’re up next after Trump-Musk feud
Trump takes no questions as departs White House for Bedminster
Friday 6 June 2025 21:05 , Oliver O'ConnellPresident Donald Trump took no questions from reporters as he departed the White House for a weekend at his golf club in New Jersey.
President Trump departs the White House. He does not respond to questions regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia or Elon Musk. pic.twitter.com/J4gegH2yH1
— CSPAN (@cspan) June 6, 2025
The president also avoided reporters once he arrived at Joint Base Andrews.
FOX: Doesn’t look like Trump is going to stop and talk to reporters… I don’t think we’re going to get him talk to us unfortunately. pic.twitter.com/YxSIIvS3wA
— Acyn (@Acyn) June 6, 2025
Watch: Daily Show mocks Musk-Trump break up
Friday 6 June 2025 20:55 , Oliver O'ConnellWatch: Kash Patel and Joe Rogan react to Musk tweet about Trump and Epstein files
Friday 6 June 2025 20:50 , Oliver O'ConnellFBI Director Kash Patel was the guest on The Joe Rogan Experience on Thursday, when Elon Musk posted his tweet alleging that President Donald Trump is in the Epstein files, hence why they have not been released.
Patel’s response?
“I'm not participating in any of that conversation.”
Rogan replied: “Jesus Christ, that’s a crazy thing to say. How does he know? Does he know that Donald Trump is in the Epstein files? Does he have access to the Epstein Files?”
Patel responded: “I don't know how he would, but I'm just staying out of the Trump-Elon thing. That's way out of my lane...I know my lane—and that ain’t it.”
Wow. Elon Musk's tweet about Trump being in the Epstein Files was posted while Joe Rogan was interviewing Kash Patel. Patel was clearly caught off guard.
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) June 6, 2025
Rogan: Jesus Christ.
Patel: I'm not participating in any of that conversation.
Rogan: Jesus Christ, that’s a crazy thing to… pic.twitter.com/K3RX3wivMw
Trump speaks with leaders of Poland and South Korea
Friday 6 June 2025 20:44 , Oliver O'ConnellPolish President Andrzej Duda said in a post on X that he had a good conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call on Friday.
Earlier in the day, Trump spoke with newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
They agreed to work toward a swift tariff deal in their first phone call since Lee was elected this week, according to a statement from Lee's office.
Trump has imposed tariffs on South Korea, a long-time ally with which it has a bilateral free trade deal, and pressed it to pay more for the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed there.
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returning to the US to face criminal charges, report says
Friday 6 June 2025 20:34 , Oliver O'ConnellMore than two months after Donald Trump’s administration was ordered to “facilitate” the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wrongfully deported Salvadoran father is reportedly on his way back to the United States.
The government has spent weeks battling court orders for his return after admitting he was deported in error, but the 29-year-old Maryland father is now facing a federal grand jury indictment for allegedly illegally transporting undocumented immigrants, according to ABC News.
Alex Woodward reports.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returning to the US to face criminal charges, report says
Confusion as The View fails to mention Trump-Musk feud
Friday 6 June 2025 20:28 , Oliver O'ConnellThis ranks among some of the more surprising aspects of the Trump-Musk feud...
The View hosts stunned Friday viewers after they stayed silent about President Donald Trump and his former billionaire ally, Elon Musk’s, very public, bitter feud.
The co-hosts of the popular ABC talk show have been outspoken critics of Trump and his allies for years now. However, during the latest episode, they made no mention of the headline-dominating drama between the tech mogul and the president.
Inga Parkel reports.
The View fans shocked as hosts fail to address Trump-Elon Musk feud
Full story: Trump looks to unload red Tesla he bought from Musk in March
Friday 6 June 2025 20:15 , Oliver O'ConnellPresident Donald Trump is thinking of getting rid of the red Tesla that he bought from Elon Musk earlier this year as the feud between the two continues, according to reports.
Trump is considering either selling the Model S electric vehicle, priced at around $80,000, or giving it away, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a senior White House official.
Rhian Lubin reports.
Trump looks to unload Tesla he bought from Elon Musk in March amid nuclear fallout
Watch: Mistakenly-deported Maryland father returning to US
Friday 6 June 2025 20:12 , Oliver O'ConnellEXCLUSIVE: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, is on his way back to the U.S. to face criminal charges, sources tell ABC News. https://t.co/X1gCO4sB6q pic.twitter.com/Gb112lilWx
— ABC News (@ABC) June 6, 2025
Stay tuned for further details...
Trump sends Bessent and Lutnick to haggle with Chinese on tariff war after Xi chat
Friday 6 June 2025 20:07 , Oliver O'ConnellAndrew Feinberg reports from Washington, DC:
Three members of Donald Trump’s cabinet will meet with Chinese officials in London on Monday in an effort to deescalate or resolve the unprovoked trade war which Trump started with Beijing two months ago.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was “pleased to announce” that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Lutnick would travel to London along with U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer for a sit-down with “Representatives of China, with reference to the Trade Deal.”
He added: “The meeting should go very well. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Read on...
Trump sends Bessent and Lutnick to haggle with Chinese on tariff war after Xi chat
Trump promises new White House ballroom will happen
Friday 6 June 2025 19:58 , Oliver O'ConnellAs the world continues to obsess over his ongoing feud with Elon Musk, President Donald Trump has reiterated his promise to add a ballroom to the White House, stating that he inspected the proposed site today (reportedly attached to the East Wing).
The president, in his unique, somewhat bizarre manner, wrote on Truth Social:
Just inspected the site of the new Ballroom that will be built, compliments of a man known as Donald J. Trump, at the White House. For 150 years, Presidents, and many others, have wanted a beautiful Ballroom, but it never got built because nobody previously had any knowledge or experience in doing such things — But I do, like maybe nobody else, and it will go up quickly, and be a wonderful addition, very much in keeping with the magnificent White House itself. These are the “fun” projects I do while thinking about the World Economy, the United States, China, Russia, and lots of other Countries, places, and events. It will all be good, maybe even GREAT, depending on who is the President of the U.S.A.!
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 06.06.25 02:29 PM EST pic.twitter.com/rxSYjFdzrA
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 6, 2025
Howard Lutnick mocked during congressional hearing over plan to make more products in America
Friday 6 June 2025 19:40 , Oliver O'ConnellCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was ridiculed in the House of Representatives over his proposed solution if Donald Trump’s tariffs hit banana imports.
Lutnick, one of the loudest cheerleaders for Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, was testifying before the House Appropriations Committee when he found himself up against Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean.
Joe Sommerlad reports on what happened next.
Trump trade secretary mocked over plan to ‘build’ more American bananas
'See you in the woodchipper': Friends of USAID delivers blistering message to Musk
Friday 6 June 2025 19:24 , Oliver O'ConnellA group called Friends of USAID has posted a blistering message to Elon Musk on Instagram following his spectacular fallout with President Donald Trump.
Musk gutted the agency through his stewardship of DOGE and famously said he had “spent the weekend feeding USAID into the woodchipper.”
Here’s what they had to say:
Hey Buddy,
We know you’re feeling really angry and betrayed right now by your buddies in politics. Boy do we get it.
One moment (well, decades in our case) you’ve got the love and support of everyone on the Hill. And in the White House. Then BOOM 💥 they ghost you. They threaten to take away all your funding. Start tweeting a fire hydrant of lies. F*cking rough, man.
In your defense, it was really terrible Trump just let you stand there in front of the world and hack away at things like, you know, Ebola prevention.
Look, you were super (like SUPER) high on ketamine. So ofc you didn’t have enough sense to know what was waste from f*cking great use of tax dollars.
Trump was supposed to be your wingman, bro. He should have been the grown up in the room to say, “Whoa, whoa, whoa, sleep it off before you rip away anti-retrovirals from orphans in Africa.
We’ll see you in the woodchipper.
Sincerely,
One of the 50,000 people you laid off by email
America braces for popcorn shortage amid Trump-Musk feud
Friday 6 June 2025 19:20 , Oliver O'ConnellThe internet was savage watching the explosive public split between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk - and used the opprotunity to blast memes across social media.
“Elon finally found a way to make Twitter fun again,” former senior Obama adviser and podcast host Dan Pfeiffer summarized in a post on X.
Rhian Lubin reports on how America may run out of popcorn.
ICYMI: Late night shows ruthlessly torch breakup of Trump-Musk bromance
Friday 6 June 2025 19:00 , Oliver O'ConnellJust hours after Elon Musk and Donald Trump were engaged in a vindictive social media spat, the late-night shows reveled in their spectacular meltdown.
A simmering feud between the two men over Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” exploded into a full-blown war of words on Thursday afternoon.
James Liddell reports on how late-night hosts covered the tumultuous day.
‘World War Douche’: Late night shows ruthlessly torch breakup of Trump-Musk bromance
Trump and Musk likened to '7th grade girls' on Today show
Friday 6 June 2025 18:49 , Oliver O'ConnellToday show co-host Savannah Guthrie has weighed in on President Donald Trump’s new feud with his billionaire former ally, Elon Musk.
Addressing their online back-and-forth on Friday’s episode of the Today show, Guthrie quipped: “First of all, to just use TikTok language, it’s giving 7th-grade girl.”
Meet the Press anchor Kristen Welker wholeheartedly agreed, saying: “Savannah, you hit the nail on the head.”
Inga Parkel reports from New York.
Savannah Guthrie says Elon Musk and Donald Trump feud is ‘giving 7th grade girl’
All the ways Musk and Trump could hurt each other as they go nuclear
Friday 6 June 2025 18:40 , Oliver O'ConnellAn alliance between the two most powerful men in the world seemed destined to blow up into a volatile feud yet somehow held ... until it didn’t.
Within a few hours on Thursday, the public spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk exploded into debates over the president’s impeachment, calls to launch primary challengers against Republican allies in Congress, and Musk’s accusation that the president is implicated in a sexual abuse scandal.
But how they choose to escalate from here could have far-reaching impacts — and not just for the fate of a massive bill that sparked their breakup.
Alex Woodward reports.
All the ways Musk and Trump could hurt each other as they go nuclear
Trump tariffs uncertainty see hiring slow across US
Friday 6 June 2025 18:32 , APUS employers have slowed their rate of hiring, adding 139,000 jobs in May amid growing uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade wars, according to the Department of Labor.
The figures, released on Friday, reveal a slight drop from April’s revised figure of 147,000.
The unemployment rate remains at 4.2 per cent.
Continue reading...
Hiring slows across US amid uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs
COMMENT: What will happen next in the Musk vs Trump civil war?
Friday 6 June 2025 18:23 , Oliver O'ConnellSean O’Grady writes:
Rumours of a global shortage of popcorn are obviously exaggerated, but watching the most spectacular public bust-up since Megxit has certainly been entertaining (so far).
Aside from the endless supply of broken crockery for the media – including Musk’s very own X channel – there will actually be some real-world consequences for this very traumatic experience for both men.
It’s not clear who will be the winner. Perhaps in the end there won’t be one, and the pair, locked in a storm of mutual destruction, will be the first to disprove Henry Kissinger’s famous dictum about Iran-Iraq: “It’s a pity they can’t both lose.”
Read on...
Watch: Trump not interested in speaking with Musk, saying 'Elon has totally lost it'
Friday 6 June 2025 18:19 , Oliver O'ConnellFox News is reporting that Bret Baier just spoke with President Donald Trump.
Trump said he is not interested in speaking with Elon Musk, is not worried about threats of a third party, and that “Elon has totally lost it.”
Fox is reporting that Bret Baier just spoke with Trump and Trump said he is not interested in speaking with Elon Musk. Trump also said: Elon Musk has totally lost it pic.twitter.com/xLpIXNAD8v
— Acyn (@Acyn) June 6, 2025
AOC takes victory lap as Trump-Elon nuclear breakup confirms everything she and Bernie Sanders warned
Friday 6 June 2025 18:11 , Oliver O'ConnellRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York told The Independent that President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s feud confirmed what she and Sen. Bernie Sanders have warned about ultra-wealthy Americans.
“I mean, it was a long time coming,” said the progressive firebrand, who is better known to many Americans simply by her initials, AOC.
The self-described democratic socialist congresswoman has spent much of the last few months traveling with Sanders, an independent socialist from Vermont by way of Brooklyn. The two have spent much of the first few months of Trump’s second presidency traveling the country as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy Tour.”
“I don't think that the whole state of the country should be with two should be concentrated in two guys with massive egos that are fighting with each other,” she said.
Read the rest of Eric Garcia’s report from Washington, D.C.:
AOC says Trump-Elon breakup confirms everything she and Bernie Sanders warned
Trump told Vance to be diplomatic about Musk
Friday 6 June 2025 18:02 , Andrew Feinberg in Washington, DCThe Independent has learned from a source familiar with JD Vance's schedule that the vice president was actually with Donald Trump when Musk kicked off his tirade against the administration's signature legislation — and later against the president himself.
Trump and Vance also remained in contact throughout the day yesterday as the president and Musk continued posting at each other on their respective platforms.
Vance's apparent reluctance to lay into Musk with the same gusto he's shown against other adversaries appears to come from a request from Trump that the vice president speak diplomatically about Musk in any public comments on the matter.
Watch: Piers Morgan left speechless by takedown of Musk's legacy
Friday 6 June 2025 17:50 , Oliver O'ConnellFox News rushes to Trump’s defense after Elon Musk says he’s ‘in the Epstein Files’
Friday 6 June 2025 17:42 , Oliver O'ConnellFox News suddenly found itself in a pickle on Thursday when a high-stakes feud erupted between the two leading lights of the MAGA universe – President Donald Trump and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk.
While the breakup always seemed inevitable due to the egos involved, as well as Trump’s history of shedding one-time loyalists and stabbing them in the back on the way out, the hosts at the conservative cable giant have appeared to be in mourning over their two heroes duking it out.
Justin Baragona has the story.
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Fox News rushes to Trump’s defense after Elon Musk says he’s ‘in the Epstein Files’
Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes and job offers
Friday 6 June 2025 17:29 , ReutersThe feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk provoked chatter, mockery and amusement among the ruling class in Moscow, where one senior official joked about hosting peace talks and another said Musk should bring his businesses to Russia.
“Elon, don't be upset!” nationalist senator Dmitry Rogozin, who once ran Russia's space programme, wrote on Musk's X social media site. “If you encounter insurmountable problems in the U.S., come to us. Here you will find reliable comrades and complete freedom of technical creativity.”
Dmitry Medvedev, the former president, posted: “We are ready to facilitate the conclusion of a peace deal between D and E for a reasonable fee and to accept Starlink shares as payment. Don't fight, guys!”
The public feud between the U.S. president and the world's richest man was an easy target for Russian politicians who have a history of gloating over perceived turmoil in Washington.
Margarita Simonyan, one of Russia's most powerful state media executives, mocked it as an example of “modern U.S. political culture,” adding: “Sort of like the English Industrial Revolution. Only in reverse.”
Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, who has in the past tried to interest Musk in cooperating with Russia on flights to Mars, asked on X: “Why can't we all just get along?”
He then asked Grok, X's AI chatbot, how Musk and Trump could reconcile.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, when asked about the clash, said it was an internal matter for the U.S., though he was confident that Trump would handle it.
“Presidents handle a huge number of different things at the same time, some more and some less important,” Peskov said.
Others saw a clear benefit for Russia from the feud distracting Washington.
“We can just be glad that they won't have time for us,” said Konstantin Malofeyev, a hardline nationalist tycoon, who said it was now “the best time to strike back” against Ukraine.
Watch: AOC gives sassy take on Trump-Musk feud
Friday 6 June 2025 17:20 , Oliver O'ConnellThe internet is losing its mind over Trump and Musk’s very public feud
Friday 6 June 2025 17:11 , Oliver O'ConnellSocial media users grabbed their popcorn on Thursday to watch President Donald Trump and Elon Musk trade insults online as the fallout between the two powerful figures continued.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, rapper Kanye West, right-wing activist Laura Loomer, and others jumped into the conversation with their takes on the dramatic breakup, which was triggered by Musk after he voiced disdain for Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Ariana Baio has the story.
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Kanye West to Alex Jones: The internet loses its mind over Trump and Musk’s feud
Catturd says Musk crossed a red line with Epstein comment about Trump
Friday 6 June 2025 17:00 , Oliver O'ConnellCatturd, the online identity of right-wing X user Phillip Buchanan, tweeted in the early hours of this morning that Elon Musk has unfollowed him on the platform.
He wrote:
Breaking …
Elon Musk has unsubscribed and unfollowed me.
Alex Jones says he’s not in my “Trump cult.”
Many large influencer accounts desperately tried to stay neutral today.
I’ve never changed in years.
if you wanna criticize Trump’s bill - non problem
if you don’t like Trump’s policies - no problem. I’m okay with that.
If you don’t like Trump’s tariffs - I’ll listen to your side.
But when you come out and call Trump a pedophile - that’s when you’ve crossed a redline.
Don’t care about anything you have to say after that.
Alex Jones responded mid-morning:
That is a total lie! I said I am not in your cult. The cult of not asking questions.
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) June 6, 2025
Tesla shares recover some of Thursday's losses
Friday 6 June 2025 17:00 , APTesla shares rose 5% in morning trading on Wall Street, pushing the company’s market value back above $1 trillion.
The gain recoups only some of Thursday’s big loss, when Tesla shares fell more than 14% and the EV maker’s market value dropped by about $150 billion, amid the social media feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump.
Trump is also reportedly considering selling or giving away the Tesla he purchased from Musk in March, which is currently stored at the White House.
Here’s Ariana Baio’s report on Thursday’s damaging day for Musk:
Musk lost $34 billion in net worth as Tesla stock tanked amid Trump online war
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow dismantling of Education Department
Friday 6 June 2025 16:54 , Oliver O'ConnellThe Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to proceed with dismantling the Department of Education, an action that would place school policy in the United States almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards.
The Justice Department requested that the court to halt Boston-based U.S. District Judge Myong Joun's May 22 ruling, which mandated that the administration reinstate employees terminated during a mass layoff and cease any further actions to close the department.
The filing said the lower court lacked jurisdiction to “second-guess the Executive’s internal management decisions.”
It added: “The government has been crystal clear in acknowledging that only Congress can eliminate the Department of Education. And the government has acknowledged the need to retain sufficient staff to continue fulfilling statutorily mandated functions and has kept the personnel that, in its judgment, are necessary for those tasks. The challenged [reduction in force] is fully consistent with that approach.”
ANALYSIS: A psychologist’s take on why the Musk-Trump relationship is breaking down
Friday 6 June 2025 16:50 , Oliver O'ConnellGeoff Beattie writes:
It is not a good break-up. These were always two big beasts used to getting their own way. Two alpha males, if you like the evolutionary metaphor, trying to get along. And now the Donald Trump and Elon Musk relationship is in meltdown.
Who could forget that iconic image from just a few short weeks back? Elon Musk standing behind the seated US president, Donald Trump, in the Oval Office, towering over him. Trump, his hands clasped, having to turn awkwardly to look up at him. That silent language of the body.
Musk, accompanied by his four-year-old, a charming and informal image, or that great evolutionary signal of mating potential and dominance, depending on your point of view.
Read on...
A psychologist’s take on why the Musk-Trump relationship is breaking down
Watch: Scalise dismisses Musk's threats of primary challenges to Republicans
Friday 6 June 2025 16:20 , Oliver O'ConnellNEW: Majority Leader Steve Scalise tells me he isn’t worried about primary challenges from @elonmusk 👇
— Ryan Nobles (@ryanobles) June 6, 2025
“At the end of the day, we're going to pass this bill, and he's going to be proven wrong because he's made statements about the bill that just are not accurate.” pic.twitter.com/RCq1trJgnp
Musk dials back threat to pull Dragon spacecraft from service
Friday 6 June 2025 16:17 , Oliver O'ConnellElon Musk has dialed back his threat to decommission a capsule used to take astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station for NASA.
The threat emerged as President Donald Trump and Musk engaged in their social media feud on Thursday afternoon.
Trump stated he could terminate government contracts awarded to Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX. Musk responded by saying SpaceX would start decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft.
It was unclear how serious Musk’s threat was, but several hours later — in response to another X user — he stated he wouldn’t proceed with it.
Here’s the exchange:
In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my government contracts, @SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately pic.twitter.com/NG9sijjkgW
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 5, 2025
Good advice.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 6, 2025
Ok, we won’t decommission Dragon.
MAGA World and liberals have turned on Musk’s Tesla as Trump divorce turns friends to foe
Friday 6 June 2025 16:10 , Oliver O'ConnellElon Musk now finds himself out in the cold as both MAGA and liberals have turned on him and his businesses following the dramatic divorce of the billionaire and President Donald Trump.
MAGA faithful and liberals alike were celebrating Thursday night after the president and the world’s richest man traded barbs publicly, and their relationship came to a bitter end after almost a year.
Musk now finds himself a pariah of both the GOP and liberals following the fallout, as Rhian Lubin reports.
MAGA World and liberals have turned on Musk as Trump divorce turns friends to foe
White House chief of staff says no plans for Musk-Trump call today
Friday 6 June 2025 16:08 , Oliver O'ConnellWhite House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has told NBC News that there are no plans for a call between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk today.
Per the network:
“There are no plans for that today," Wiles told NBC News when asked about reporting by Politico that White House aides scheduled a call Friday with the billionaire Tesla CEO to try to patch things up between the two men.
Trump is "not interested" in a call, a senior White House official told NBC News.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump is focused on the "One Big Beautiful Bill," the GOP domestic policy bill that Musk trashed, which triggered their falling out. "That's the mindset he left the Oval Office in yesterday," she said.
A Trump administration official added, “There could be anything — I’d like to de-escalate a very unfortunate situation. But there are no calls on the books, at least not now.”
Johnson says Musk blowup 'very surprising, disappointing to me'
Friday 6 June 2025 15:58 , Oliver O'ConnellSpeaker Mike Johnson appeared on CNBC’s Squawkbox this morning and was inevitably asked about the Trump-Musk feud.
Said Johnson of Elon Musk: “We exchanged text messages yesterday. I spoke with him at length on Monday. That's why the kind of blowup that happened this week was very surprising, disappointing to me. I really like Elon. He's a friend. I've come to truly respect his acumen ... I wish he wouldn't argue with me about how to craft legislation.”
Mike Johnson: "We exchanged text messages yesterday. I spoke with him at length on Monday. That's why the kind of blowup that happened this week was very surprising, disappointing to me. I really like Elon. He's a friend. I've come to truly respect his acumen ... I wish he… pic.twitter.com/Ip7lwXbkqI
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 6, 2025
The speaker also said he was with the president amid part of the social media feud: “I was with the president in the Oval Office yesterday afternoon as some of this was unfolding, and I can tell you, as he said in his own words, he was just, he was disappointed, and I was surprised by Elon's sudden opposition.”
Speaker Johnson just said he hopes Trump and Musk reconcile their relationship
— Mychael Schnell (@mychaelschnell) June 6, 2025
“I was with the president in the Oval Office yesterday afternoon as some of this was unfolding, and I can tell you, as he said in his own words, he was just, he was disappointed, and I was surprised…
He continued: “And look, I hope they reconcile. I believe in redemption. That's part of my worldview, and I think it's good for the party and the country if all that's worked out. But I'll tell you what, do not doubt and do not second-guess and don't ever challenge the President of the United States, Donald Trump. He is the leader of the party, he’s the most consequential political figure of this generation, in probably the modern era, and he's doing an excellent job for the people.”
On Wednesday, Johnson had to admit during a press conference that Musk did not take a call from him amid his sudden opposition to the spending package.
Here’s Gustaf Kilander’s report:
ANALYSIS: Elon Musk’s business empire was built on government help. How badly could Donald Trump hurt him?
Friday 6 June 2025 15:50 , Oliver O'ConnellIo Dodds writes:
Even for Elon Musk, this is — to use the precise technical term — bonkers.
Barely one week after leaving the Trump administration with every semblance of amity, the world's richest person is going scorched earth against the leader of the world's richest nation.
Insults and threats. Calls for impeachment. Sinister references to Jeffrey Epstein. Somehow, Kanye West is also involved. It's like the messiest online influencer drama you've ever seen, except the parties are two of the most powerful people on Earth.
Read on...
Elon Musk’s empire was built on government help. How badly could Trump hurt him?
Musk feud returns New York-born Trump to tabloid front pages
Friday 6 June 2025 15:33 , Oliver O'ConnellIn his previous life as a controversial Manhattan real estate developer, Donald Trump was a New York tabloid staple, with his affairs, feuds, divorces, and marriages splashed across the front pages of the newspapers.
Here’s how they’re reporting his latest bust-up:
Today's cover: Trump sounds off on Elon Musk after billionaire blasted prez’s ‘big beautiful bill’ https://t.co/fIwaXuEwyk pic.twitter.com/e53pxuK0iI
— New York Post (@nypost) June 6, 2025
today's @nydailynews front page pic.twitter.com/wcTmjL5YtJ
— EMPIRE REPORT (@EMPIREREPORTNY) June 6, 2025
Trump calls CBS, shrugs off Musk feud
Friday 6 June 2025 15:25 , Oliver O'ConnellPresident Donald Trump has picked up his phone again and this time, called CBS News.
Robert Costa, the network’s chief Washington analyst, tweeted:
In a phone conversation, Pres. Trump told me he is moving forward with his presidency today and "totally" focused on policy matters, not Musk. Shrugged off feud, brought up the economy, which he cast in positive light.
"That's all I focus on," Trump said of his presidency. "I don't focus on anything else."
The president sounds especially keen to move on from his very public spat with Musk, which is causing a schism among the MAGA faithful.
In a phone conversation, Pres. Trump told me he is moving forward with his presidency today and "totally" focused on policy matters, not Musk. Shrugged off feud, brought up the economy, which he cast in positive light.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) June 6, 2025
"That's all I focus on," Trump said of his presidency. "I…
For Sale: Red Tesla, low mileage, one jaded owner
Friday 6 June 2025 15:15 , Oliver O'Connell
A senior White House adviser has told CNN that President Donald Trump is considering parting ways with the red Tesla he purchased in March.
Another official told the network that he would either sell or give away that car.
Presidents almost never get the chance to drive themselves, but other White House staffers have used the car.
Taking President Trump’s Tesla out for a ride with @PressSec!
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 30, 2025
Best boss ever. pic.twitter.com/4jrQUhJmxm
Trump ignores Musk spat and rages about interest rates
Friday 6 June 2025 15:08 , Oliver O'ConnellPresident Donald Trump is attempting to shift the focus of today’s news to the economy through phone calls with reporters and his posts on Truth Social.
A short while ago, he posted on: “Too Late” at the Fed is a disaster! Europe has had 10 rate cuts, we have had none. Despite him, our Country is doing great. Go for a full point, Rocket Fuel!”
He followed that up with a dig at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he refers to as “Too Late.”
If “Too Late” at the Fed would CUT, we would greatly reduce interest rates, long and short, on debt that is coming due. Biden went mostly short term. There is virtually no inflation (anymore), but if it should come back, RAISE “RATE” TO COUNTER. Very Simple!!! He is costing our Country a fortune. Borrowing costs should be MUCH LOWER!!!
No call currently scheduled between Trump and Musk
Friday 6 June 2025 14:55 , Oliver O'ConnellThere is currently no scheduled call between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, according to CNN's reporting.
The network reports that some individuals close to both men have made an effort to arrange one, according to people familiar with the matter.
Musk’s alleged baby momma offers Trump ‘breakup advice’
Friday 6 June 2025 14:35 , Joe SommerladAshley St. Clair, the alleged mother of one of Elon Musk’s 14 children, has offered President Trump “breakup advice” as the feud between the pair intensifies.
Rhian Lubin has more.
Musk’s alleged baby momma Ashley St. Clair offers ‘breakup advice’ to Trump
Laura Loomer comes out swinging over Trump-Musk war
Friday 6 June 2025 14:15 , Joe SommerladWe’ve already heard what Steve Bannon made of yesterday’s argument, now here’s Isabel Keane on another influential MAGA voice.
New first buddy Laura Loomer comes out swinging over Elon-Trump war
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene now plans to vote no on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Friday 6 June 2025 13:55 , Joe SommerladThe Georgia populist has announced that she will no longer support the president’s showpiece legislation – and it all comes down to two pages in the more than 1,000-page document.
Rachel Dobkin has the story.
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene now plans to vote no on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Trump on Musk: ‘The poor guy’s got a problem’
Friday 6 June 2025 13:35 , Joe SommerladThe president also appears to have been speaking to CNN’s Dana Bash this morning and tells her that he believes Elon has “a problem,” again signaling that today’s call might not be happening after all.
I just got off the phone with President Trump. He told me he's "not even thinking about Elon. He's got a problem. The poor guy’s got a problem." pic.twitter.com/zNQvtqDX5H
— Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) June 6, 2025
Watch: Trump biographer made eerie Musk fallout prediction seven months before spat
Friday 6 June 2025 13:15 , Joe SommerladMichael Wolff, for one, foresaw yesterday’s explosion coming as long ago as last October.
Trump biographer makes eerie Musk fallout prediction 7 months before spat
Trump calls Musk ‘the man who lost his mind’
Friday 6 June 2025 13:00 , Joe SommerladABC News journalist Jonathan Karl reports that he spoke to the president this morning, with Trump repeating yesterday’s “CRAZY” attack on Elon via the above nickname while saying he is not particularly interested in today’s makeup call, claiming that Musk pushed for it.
In a phone conversation this morning, @realDonaldTrump told me @elonmusk is “the man who has lost his mind.” Trump did not, however, seem angry or even concerned about the feud. As for reports that there is going to be a Trump/Musk call scheduled for today, Trump told me he is…
— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) June 6, 2025
No mention of Musk in Trump’s first posts of the day
Friday 6 June 2025 12:55 , Joe SommerladThe president is up and posting on Truth Social again but has only generic press complaints and boosterism to offer so far:
The Failing New York Times and the Washington ComPost, two "papers" that have ruthlessly fought me for years, have each done Polls where a vast majority of those sampled are Democrats. In other words, the Polls, just like their writings, are RIGGED - It is not possible for a…
— Trump Posts on 𝕏 (@trump_repost) June 6, 2025
Prices are down, income is up, our Border is closed, gasoline is CHEAP, inflation is DEAD — Our Country is BOOMING! Companies are pouring into America like never before!
— Trump Posts on 𝕏 (@trump_repost) June 6, 2025
Analysis: The dark past of Trump and Musk that made their bust up inevitable
Friday 6 June 2025 12:40 , Joe SommerladThe bromance between the president and the tech mogul, once forged in a shared pursuit of power and influence, is well and truly over.
But theirs was a toxic relationship rooted in dominance and ruthlessness that was always destined for collapse, says Alex Hannaford.
The dark past of Trump and Musk that made their bust up inevitable
Minute-by-minute: How Trump and Musk’s friendship unraveled online
Friday 6 June 2025 12:25 , Joe SommerladIn the space of a week, the president went from presenting his departing ally with a symbolic golden key in the Oval Office to viciously trolling him on Truth Social while Musk shot back on his own platform in equally explosive fashion.
Rachel Clun tracks the end of a beautiful friendship minute-by-minute.
Trump-Musk split minute-by-minute: How president and First Buddy unraveled online
The internet is losing its mind over Trump and Musk’s very public feud
Friday 6 June 2025 12:10 , Joe SommerladI think it goes without saying that the media has been enjoying all of this immensely…
Friday's @nypost cover doesn't disappoint: pic.twitter.com/6dpNvxi4wm
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 6, 2025
This is how you write a lede: pic.twitter.com/ElBW3uFvrg
— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) June 6, 2025
But so has the web, with everyone from Kanye West to Alex Jones throwing in their two cents (and memes) on the Godzilla vs Kong of political beefs.
Ariana Baio has more.
Kanye West to Alex Jones: The internet loses its mind over Trump and Musk’s feud
Musk’s business empire was built on government help. How badly could Trump hurt him?
Friday 6 June 2025 11:55 , Joe SommerladIf the president follows through on his threats to cancel government contracts awarded to Musk ventures like SpaceX and Starlink, the price tag could be enormous.
Yet the financial loss is far from the worst damage that Trump can cause his erstwhile “first buddy,” argues Io Dodds.
Elon Musk’s empire was built on government help. How badly could Trump hurt him?
Tesla shares rebound on news of Musk and Trump talks after explosive feud cost firm $99bn in a day
Friday 6 June 2025 11:40 , Joe SommerladShares in Musk’s electric vehicle are poised to jump as much as 5.7 percent when stock markets open in the U.S. later today after the business took a $99bn (£73bn) hit following yesterday’s explosive feud.
The share price of the EV manufacturer tanked from more than $322 at the start of Thursday’s trading to $284 at the end of the day, more than a 14 percent drop as a result of a back-and-forth argument between the pair.
However, a ceasefire of sorts appears to have been brokered, and the two are due to meet on Friday, resulting in some investors surging back into Tesla stock.
Even so, with futures markets showing around a 5.7 percent rise in pre-trading just before 9am BST, that still means the market capitalization of Tesla (the measure of its overall value by share price) will have dropped a full $99bn in a day.
Karl Matchett has more.
Tesla shares set to rebound after $99bn lost following Musk-Trump feud
Clash of the titans: Immovable object of Trump ego met unstoppable force of Musk arrogance in trolling for the ages
Friday 6 June 2025 11:25 , Joe SommerladNever in history has the world seen behind the curtain at a feud between two such powerful men, only for them to be revealed as petty schoolchildren, writes Richard Hall.
The immovable object of Trump’s ego has met the unstoppable force of Musk’s arrogance
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