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Elon Musk Voices Strong Opinion on Bill Linked to Trump and Debt Debate
Elon Musk’s former friend issues dire warning about the tech billionaire’s hidden agenda against President Trump over a controversial spending bill that could add trillions to the national debt. Philip Low, who has known Musk for 14 years, claims the Tesla CEO is secretly plotting to “do everything to damage the president” despite their seemingly improved relationship.
Former Friend Exposes Musk’s Hidden Agenda
The relationship between tech titan Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has taken another dramatic turn as a longtime Musk associate makes shocking claims about the billionaire’s true intentions. Philip Low, a neuroscientist who has known Musk for 14 years and previously had him on NeuroVigil’s board, told Fox News that Musk is strategically working against Trump while publicly appearing supportive.
The controversy centers on Musk’s harsh criticism of a massive Republican-backed spending bill that recently advanced in the Senate with a 51-49 vote. Musk blasted the legislation as a “disgusting abomination” that would destroy American jobs and add trillions to the already staggering national debt, putting him at odds with Trump’s agenda.
Financial Fallout and Political Power Play
The public spat between the two powerful figures has already caused significant financial consequences for Musk. Following their initial disagreements, Tesla shares plummeted 14%, wiping out approximately $34 billion from Musk’s personal fortune as investors feared potential repercussions from Trump’s threats to cut government contracts with Musk’s companies.
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Low suggests that Musk’s actions are calculated to undermine Trump while building his own political influence. “Elon has wooed enough of Trump’s supporters to be an actual threat politically,” Low warned, suggesting that the tech entrepreneur has positioned himself as a potential rival to Trump’s influence within conservative circles.
National Debt Concerns Amid Cooling Tensions
Despite the White House dismissing the controversy as mere “palace intrigue,” the substantive concern about national debt remains at the center of Musk’s criticism. The Senate Republicans’ bill is projected to add trillions to America’s already unsustainable debt burden, a legitimate fiscal concern that resonates with many conservatives who prioritize financial responsibility and limited government spending.
“I’ve had my share of blowouts with Elon over the years. Knowing Elon the way I know him, I do think he’s going to do everything to damage the president,” Low stated, suggesting that despite public reconciliation attempts, the relationship remains fundamentally fractured.
The tensions highlight a potential growing divide within the Republican coalition between traditional fiscal conservatives and Trump loyalists. While Trump has described Musk as a “wonderful guy” in recent statements, the earlier conflict saw Trump claiming Musk had “lost his mind” and suggesting that “maybe the government should consider cutting all the contracts and tax subsidies that they give to Elon Musk’s companies.”
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Trump ally Steve Bannon even went so far as to suggest using the Defense Production Act to seize control of SpaceX and investigate Musk’s citizenship status, showing how serious the rift had become before the apparent cooling of tensions. With Musk having previously signaled a $100 million donation to pro-Trump groups that has reportedly not yet materialized, the financial and political stakes of this relationship remain extraordinarily high for both men and the future of American fiscal policy.
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The potential fallout for the country as Trump and Musk escalate public feud | PBS News
Elon Musk’s former friend warns ex-DOGE head will do ‘everything’ to damage Trump