I feel like a kid of divorce wishing ‘mommy & daddy stop screaming’: Cruz on Trump vs Musk
The world of politics is known for its dramatic feuds, but the ongoing spat between US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk has taken an interesting turn. According to Republican Senator Ted Cruz, who is friends with both Trump and Musk, the President’s reaction to Musk’s criticism was nothing short of explosive.
In a recent interview, Cruz revealed that Trump was “pissed” and “venting” when Musk started posting against his decisions. Cruz, who is known for his sharp tongue and ability to stir controversy, likened the situation to a “bitter divorce” where he feels like a kid wishing his parents would just stop screaming.
The feud between Trump and Musk began when Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, started tweeting about the President’s policies, including his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his stance on climate change. Musk’s tweets, which were critical of the President’s decisions, sparked a heated response from Trump, who has been known to use Twitter to settle scores with his detractors.
Cruz’s comments about Trump’s reaction to Musk’s tweets provide a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Trump administration’s inner circle. While many have speculated about the President’s temper and how he reacts to criticism, Cruz’s account offers a firsthand look at how Trump handles himself when faced with opposition.
“It’s like a bitter divorce, where you’re just saying, ‘I wish mommy and daddy would stop screaming,'” Cruz said, describing the atmosphere in the White House during the feud. “I’m friends with both of them, and I think they’re both very smart guys. But when they get into it, it gets very ugly.”
Cruz’s comments are likely to fuel speculation about the future of the Trump-Musk feud. While both men have shown no signs of backing down, Cruz’s account suggests that the situation could escalate further if left unchecked.
The feud between Trump and Musk has sparked a debate about the role of social media in politics. While some have criticized Musk for using his platform to criticize the President, others have praised him for holding Trump accountable for his actions.
Cruz’s comments about the situation may shed some light on the motivations behind the feud. According to Cruz, Trump is deeply invested in his Twitter account and sees it as a way to connect with his base and get his message out.
“I think Trump sees Twitter as a way to bypass the fake news media and get directly to the American people,” Cruz said. “He’s a master of using Twitter to get attention and to get his message out. And when someone like Elon Musk comes along and starts criticizing him, it’s like a personal attack.”
Musk, who has a significant following on Twitter, has been using his platform to criticize Trump’s policies and actions. In recent weeks, he has tweeted about the President’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, his stance on climate change, and his treatment of immigrants.
Trump, who has a long history of using Twitter to settle scores with his detractors, has responded to Musk’s criticism with a series of tweets that have been widely criticized as petty and childish.
The feud between Trump and Musk is just the latest example of the ways in which social media is changing the way we interact with politics. While social media has the power to bring people together and mobilize them around a cause, it also has the power to divide and polarize.
As Cruz’s comments suggest, the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon. But as the feud continues to play out on Twitter, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the consequences of getting it wrong could be severe.
