I Feel Like Kid of Divorce Wishing ‘Mommy & Daddy Stop Screaming’: Cruz on Trump vs Musk
The ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has been making headlines for weeks, with both sides trading barbs on social media. But what’s it like to be on the receiving end of a presidential meltdown? Republican Senator Ted Cruz, a close friend of both Trump and Musk, has revealed the explosive reaction of the President when Musk started posting against his decisions.
In an interview with a news outlet, Cruz described the atmosphere as “like being the kid of a bitter divorce where you’re just saying, ‘I wish mommy and daddy would stop screaming’.” He said that Trump was “pissed” and “venting” when Musk started posting against his decisions, adding that he’s good friends with both men.
The feud between Trump and Musk started when the billionaire entrepreneur took to Twitter to criticize the President’s decision to cut funding for a high-speed rail project in California. Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a vocal critic of the President’s policies, particularly with regards to climate change and renewable energy.
Trump, known for his Twitter tantrums, responded by accusing Musk of being “a very stupid guy” and claiming that he was “losing” his businesses. The two men have since been trading insults on social media, with Musk calling Trump a “bully” and Trump calling Musk a “snake.”
But Cruz’s account provides a unique insight into the inner workings of the Trump administration. As a close friend of the President, Cruz has had access to the inner circle and has witnessed firsthand the President’s temper. He said that Trump’s reaction to Musk’s tweets was typical of his behavior when he feels threatened or attacked.
“When Elon started tweeting against him, Trump was like, ‘Oh no, this guy is attacking me, I’ve got to respond,'” Cruz said. “And then he starts venting, he starts tweeting, and it’s like a whole thing. It’s like a big storm, and you’re just trying to ride it out.”
Cruz’s comments are likely to fuel speculation about the extent to which Trump’s ego plays a role in his decision-making process. The President has long been known for his thin skin and quick temper, and his outbursts on social media have become a regular feature of his presidency.
But Cruz’s account also highlights the challenges of being a friend of both Trump and Musk. As a close friend of the President, Cruz has had to navigate the complex world of Washington politics, where alliances are forged and broken overnight. And as a friend of Musk, Cruz has had to deal with the fallout from the billionaire’s Twitter feuds.
“It’s like being the kid of a bitter divorce where you’re just saying, ‘I wish mommy and daddy would stop screaming,'” Cruz said. “You’re caught in the middle, and you’re just trying to stay out of it. But it’s hard, because you care about both of these guys, and you want to help them work things out.”
Despite the challenges, Cruz remains optimistic about the future of the friendship. He said that Trump and Musk are both “good guys” who are capable of putting aside their differences and working together.
“I think they’re both good guys, and I think they both want to do what’s right,” Cruz said. “And I think they can find common ground, if they just take a step back and breathe. They’re both very smart guys, and they can figure it out.”
In the meantime, the feud between Trump and Musk continues to dominate the headlines. But Cruz’s account provides a unique insight into the inner workings of the White House and the complex world of Washington politics.
As the nation waits with bated breath to see how this drama will play out, one thing is certain: the friendship between Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk is more complex than ever.
