I Feel Like the Kid of a Bitter Divorce: Cruz on Trump vs Musk
The feud between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has been making headlines for weeks, with both individuals trading barbs and insults on social media. But behind the scenes, what was going on? According to Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who has described himself as a good friend of both Trump and Musk, the president was “pissed” when Musk started posting against his decisions.
In a recent interview, Cruz revealed the explosive details of the feud, saying that he feels like the kid of a “bitter divorce” where the only thing he can do is wish that the arguing parents would just stop. Cruz has been known for his sharp tongue and no-nonsense approach to politics, but even he seems to be surprised by the intensity of the feud between Trump and Musk.
So, what happened? According to Cruz, Musk started posting against Trump’s decisions on social media, which prompted the president to go on the attack. “Trump was venting,” Cruz said, describing the president’s reaction as extremely emotional. “He was saying, ‘This is outrageous, this is ridiculous, this is terrible.’ He was really upset.”
But Cruz also revealed that he has a close relationship with both Trump and Musk, and has been trying to mediate the feud behind the scenes. “I’ve talked to Elon, I’ve talked to the president,” Cruz said. “I’ve tried to calm things down, I’ve tried to get them to focus on the issues that matter.”
Despite his efforts, the feud between Trump and Musk shows no signs of dying down. In recent days, both individuals have continued to trade insults and barbs on social media, with Musk accusing Trump of being a “bully” and Trump accusing Musk of being a “showman”.
So, what’s behind the feud? Is it just a simple case of two strong personalities clashing, or is there something more sinister at play? According to Cruz, the feud is partly due to a fundamental disagreement over the role of government in society.
“Musk is a true believer in the power of the free market,” Cruz said. “He thinks that government should stay out of the way and let entrepreneurs and innovators do what they do best. Trump, on the other hand, is a more traditional Republican who believes in the importance of government regulation and oversight.”
This disagreement has led to a series of clashes between the two men, with Musk accusing Trump of being a “bully” and Trump accusing Musk of being a “showman”. But despite their differences, Cruz believes that there is still room for compromise and cooperation.
“I think that both sides have valid points,” Cruz said. “I think that Elon is right that government should stay out of the way and let entrepreneurs and innovators do what they do best. But I also think that Trump is right that government has a role to play in regulating and overseeing the economy.”
In the end, the feud between Trump and Musk may be a symptom of a deeper problem in American politics – a problem of polarization and division that seems to be getting worse by the day. But even in the midst of all this chaos, Cruz believes that there is still room for hope and cooperation.
“I think that we can find common ground,” Cruz said. “I think that we can work together to find solutions that benefit everyone. And I think that the feud between Trump and Musk is just a small part of a much bigger picture.”
