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Elon Musk's Trump Ties Strained Amid $30.9B Losses

4/10/2025

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Elon Musk's bond with Donald Trump is fraying, driven by staggering financial losses of $30.9 billion from Trump's tariffs. Frustrated White House officials have called Musk "annoying" and even proposed drug tests. Analysts warn that Musk's controversial association with Trump could overshadow his groundbreaking contributions to climate change and space exploration, jeopardizing his legacy.

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Elon Musk's bond with Donald Trump is fraying, driven by staggering financial losses of $30.9 billion from Trump's tariffs. Frustrated White House officials have called Musk "annoying" and even proposed drug tests. Analysts warn that Musk's controversial association with Trump could overshadow his groundbreaking contributions to climate change and space exploration, jeopardizing his legacy.