I Feel Like the Kid of a Bitter Divorce: 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 parties exchanging blows on social media. But what does it look like from the inside? In a recent interview, Republican Senator Ted Cruz, a close friend of both Trump and Musk, dished out some explosive claims about the President’s reaction to Musk’s criticism.
According to Cruz, Trump was “pissed” when Musk started posting against his decisions, and was venting about the whole situation. Cruz, who has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s policies, revealed that he’s had to mediate between the two billionaires, trying to calm them down and get them to see eye-to-eye.
“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, describing the situation. “You know, it’s like, I’m a grown adult, I’m a senator, I’m a father of two daughters, and I’m still dealing with this nonsense. It’s like, can we just get along?”
Cruz’s comments come as no surprise, given his close relationship with both Trump and Musk. As a senator, Cruz has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s policies, particularly on issues like trade and healthcare. At the same time, Cruz has also been a fan of Musk’s innovative work at companies like SpaceX and Tesla.
So, what sparked the feud between Trump and Musk? It all started when Musk, in a series of tweets, expressed his discontent with Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. Trump, in turn, responded by saying that Musk was “wasting his time” by focusing on climate change.
Since then, the two have been exchanging blows on social media, with Musk accusing Trump of being “deaf to the science” and Trump calling Musk a “bully.” The feud has been so intense that even Cruz has had to intervene, trying to calm both parties down and get them to see eye-to-eye.
But despite the intense rhetoric, Cruz believes that there’s still a way to resolve the feud. In his interview, he stressed that both Trump and Musk are smart and capable people who can put aside their differences and work together.
“I think they’re both smart enough to figure it out,” Cruz said. “I think Elon Musk is a brilliant entrepreneur and innovator, and I think President Trump is a brilliant businessman and leader. And I think they can find common ground.”
Cruz’s comments come as no surprise, given his reputation as a pragmatic and level-headed politician. As a senator, Cruz has been known for his ability to work across the aisle and find common ground with his opponents.
But despite his efforts to mediate the feud, Cruz acknowledges that the situation is still a bit of a mess. In his interview, he described the situation as “chaotic,” with both Trump and Musk digging in their heels and refusing to budge.
“It’s like trying to referee a fight between two heavyweight champions,” Cruz said. “You know, it’s like, ‘Okay, okay, let’s just calm down and talk about this.’ But they’re not listening to each other. They’re just throwing punches and trying to score points.”
In the end, Cruz’s comments serve as a reminder that even the most powerful and influential people can have disagreements and conflicts. But as a wise and level-headed politician, Cruz believes that it’s possible to find common ground and work towards a resolution.
As he so aptly put it, “I wish mommy and daddy would stop screaming.”
