The growing divide between Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump has become a canyon.
On Thursday, the president and his so-called “First Buddy” traded barbs in front of cameras and on social media, showcasing to the world their fractious working relationship and friendship.
Two days after Musk called Trump’s big tax break bill a “disgusting abomination,” the president fired back, saying he is “very disappointed” with the billionaire.
The president, answering questions in the Oval Office Thursday, escalated the feud with his former special government employee, saying he’s “very surprised” at Musk’s repeated attacks on his centrepiece budget bill.
“Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore,” Trump told reporters Thursday.
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“He hasn’t said bad [sic] about me personally, but I’m sure that will be next,” Trump continued. “But I’m very disappointed in Elon. I’ve helped Elon a lot.”
Trump continued, adding that …