As the ‘honeymoon period’ between Trump and Musk disintegrates, recent media exposés reveal startling details: Trump privately labeled Musk a ‘drug addict,’ while Musk allegedly shoulder-charged the Treasury Secretary in a White House corridor. The fatal blow, however, stemmed from calculated political maneuvering by White House personnel targeting Musk’s space ambitions. Few anticipated such a dramatic reversal in the relationship between the U.S. President and the world’s wealthiest man.
Senator Ted Cruz lamented on a Friday podcast, ‘I feel like a child in a painful divorce, just wanting to say: I wish Mom and Dad would stop fighting.’ This rift is no accident. It underscores how alliances between super-capital and power in America prioritize interests above all. For investors and markets, uncertainties and risks are rapidly escalating, leaving more questions than answers. From ‘drug controversies’ to ‘physical clashes,’ the facade of unity between Trump and Musk has crumbled. According to a June 6 Washington Post report, after Musk publicly criticized Trump and hinted at impeachment, the president confided to allies, branding Musk a ‘drug addict.’ Sources indicate Trump’s concerns over Musk’s drug use, partly fueled by media reports, contributed to their fallout. Musk has admitted to using ketamine for depression, with prior accounts suggesting excessive use during campaigns and carrying Adderall-labeled kits. White House officials confirmed that Trump’s unease about Musk’s drug habits was a factor in their split, prompting him to caution Vice President Vance on public remarks about Musk. The climax unfolded in mid-April when, following a dispute over an IRS acting commissioner, Musk and Treasury Secretary Bessent engaged in a physical altercation in a White House hallway. Trump’s longtime advisor Stephen K. Bannon recounted, ‘Bessent said: You’re a liar, a total liar.’Subsequently, Musk “like a football player” rammed his shoulder into Bessent’s ribs, who retaliated in kind. Multiple individuals intervened to stop the altercation, and Musk was hastily escorted from the West Wing. Bannon revealed: “Upon hearing about this, Trump said, ‘This is too much.'”
Behind-the-scenes Retaliation: The Calculated Move by the Personnel Chief. The truly fatal blow came from the retaliation of a key aide close to Trump. On Musk’s final day as a special government employee, Presidential Personnel Director Sergio Gor presented Trump with ‘damaging information’ about Jared Isaacman’s donations to the Democratic Party. Isaacman was Musk’s recommended nominee for NASA Administrator, crucial to Musk’s Mars colonization plans. This was no coincidence. According to informed sources, Gor and Musk had disagreements over personnel appointments throughout the transition period. In March, their relationship further deteriorated when Musk suspected Gor of leaking details of a cabinet meeting to The New York Times. Insiders indicated that Gor let others know he sought revenge against Musk. White House spokesperson Steven Cheung defended Gor: “Sergio is a vital member of the team who helped President Trump build an unparalleled administration. “ End of the Honeymoon: From Ally to Adversary. Just two months prior, Musk was the most prominent regular visitor to the White House: staying overnight in the Lincoln Bedroom, acting as the President’s chief economic advisor, and wielding significant influence over national policy. However, the honeymoon phase was almost non-existent—Musk’s ‘fast-moving, disrupt-the-old-order’ style became a stumbling block, leading to continuous friction with senior White House officials. From leading efforts to cut federal spending and dismantle bureaucratic agencies to attempting to reshuffle NASA leadership, Musk quickly strained his relationships with senior government officials and even the President. The first warning sign emerged in February when an email was sent government-wide, requesting federal employees to list five achievements from the past week. Cabinet officials and other agency leaders were not notified in advance. Widespread concern arose among officials when they learned the email was also sent to some federal district judges—who are not part of the executive branch—and personnel handling classified information, leading to the perception that Musk fundamentally misunderstood the federal government. On April 1st, Musk suffered a significant defeat in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, serving as a wake-up call for Republicans who began to realize Musk had transitioned from a political risk to a political liability. Aftermath of the Split: No Winners, Only Turmoil. Now, Trump is calling on the public via Truth Social to scrutinize Musk’s government contracts, potentially endangering his business empire.Meanwhile, Republicans are concerned about how the world’s wealthiest individual might leverage his substantial resources for retaliation, particularly as he considers launching a third political party. Senator Ted Cruz lamented on a Friday podcast: “I feel like a child in a painful divorce, just wanting to say: ‘I really wish Mom and Dad would stop fighting.'” White House allies acknowledged: “There is hope for reconciliation, but the relationship will never be the same as before.” This collision between space ambitions and political reality is directly impacting Washington’s power structure and market expectations.
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