Today has been one of the wildest, most intense news days I’ve ever experienced. There’s a lot to unpack — especially the explosive back-and-forth between Elon Musk and Donald Trump — and I want to make sure you’re fully caught up.
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Let’s dive into the news.
Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump Timeline:
The morning began with Elon Musk trolling Donald Trump by commenting on an old tweet of his.
Then, Donald Trump responded to Elon Musk for the first time in a bilateral meeting with the German Chancellor in the Oval Office. During the meeting, Donald Trump said that he was very surprised about Elon Musk’s attacks on the bill. He also said:
He went on to suggest that Musk’s discontent stemmed from recent legislation — particularly a bill backed by the White House that includes significant cuts to the electric vehicle tax credit. That policy change directly affects Musk’s business interests.
Trump went further, stating that he had pulled Musk’s recommendation for NASA director — a pointed move considering Musk’s long-standing involvement in space policy through SpaceX.
He mocked Musk’s black eye, referencing a recent Oval Office visit during which Musk appeared with visible facial bruising. He ended off by saying that he was no longer sure whether the two would maintain a good relationship going forward.
Trump finished off by claiming that Elon Musk has Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Elon Musk proceeded to respond to Donald Trump with one word: “whatever.”
Then, Elon Musk said that Donald Trump only won the 2024 election because of Elon Musk and his support.
Afterwards, Elon Musk called for the creation of another party to rival the Democratic and Republican Party.
Musk then went on to say that he will outlive Donald Trump.
Donald Trump responded by saying that Musk went crazy.
He further said that he will be cancelling all of Elon Musk’s government contracts.
Then, the bombshell dropped. Elon Musk said that Donald Trump was named in the Epstein Files and that’s why they have not been released.
He went on to support impeaching Donald Trump.
Musk also said that he would be decommissioning the Dragon spacecraft.
Musk further tweeted that Trump’s tariffs would cause a recession this year.
Donald Trump refused to take questions at his police roundtable today.
Steve Bannon called for Donald Trump to deport Elon Musk and to conduct investigations into Musk’s companies.
Republicans on Truth Social are turning on Trump in the comments of his posts because he has attacked Elon Musk.
Non-Elon News
A massive explosion has rocked Russia's Bryansk airport, sending shockwaves through the region.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on judges of the International Criminal Court.
Tesla shares extended their decline, plunging over 14% today.
Reuters: The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a lower court's dismissal of a reverse discrimination lawsuit filed by a straight woman in Ohio.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has blocked Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit claiming U.S. gunmakers fueled cartel violence.
Reuters: A U.S. judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore AmeriCorps programs in 24 states but declined to block planned agency job cuts.
Trump admitted he has no evidence that anything was signed without President Biden's knowledge or that anyone in his administration acted illegally.
Former Republican congressman David Jolly has announced he's running for Florida governor as a Democrat.
Trump says he plans to visit China.
An immigration judge has granted bond to a Massachusetts teen who was arrested on his way to volleyball practice.
NASA scientists describe an ‘absolute sh*tshow’ within the agency as the Trump budget moves to dismantle a leading U.S. climate lab.
Mahmoud Khalil has responded to the charges against him for the first time in new legal filings, describing the 'irreparable harm' caused by his detention.
See you again probably this evening.
— Aaron
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