Donald Trump vs. Elon Musk Feud Escalates with Announcement of “America Party” – Democracy Now!
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The public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk continues to deepen, after Musk announced he’s forming a new political party, the America Party, following the passage of Trump’s tax cut and spending bill. Musk objects to the bill’s projected increase of the U.S. debt by $3.3 trillion over the next decade. Tesla shares took a nosedive following the news of Musk’s new political venture. On Friday, Trump was asked by a reporter if he’d try to deport Musk, to which Trump replied, “We’ll have to take a look,” adding, ”DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon!”
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