Rising Tensions Between Trump and Elon Musk: Russia Offers Musk Asylum, Father's Moscow Visit Creates Stir.
Trump-Elon: Amidst the ongoing feud between former US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Russia has positioned itself as a potential mediator. Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk's recent trip to Moscow and the warm reception he received have added a new dimension to this escalating conflict.
Russia's Intriguing Role: Asylum and Honors
As the clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk intensifies, Russia's active involvement is becoming increasingly apparent. A prominent committee in the Russian parliament previously offered Musk political asylum, and now Errol Musk's visit to Russia is receiving significant publicity. Furthermore, Russian MP Dmitry Novikov stated that Russia is prepared to grant asylum to Elon Musk if he desires. This statement is seen as an attempt to influence Western politics.
Errol Musk's Warm Welcome in Moscow
Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, recently arrived in Moscow directly from India. He was invited with special honors and participated in several media events. His visit coincided with a period of extremely strained relations between Elon Musk and Trump.
Errol Musk openly praised Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that Putin is an influential leader and that the progress Russia has made in recent years is attributable to his leadership.
Seeking Leadership Lessons from Putin
During a public event, Errol Musk expressed his desire to learn about effective leadership qualities from Putin if given the opportunity. He stated that he is not currently in a position to question the Russian President, but he would certainly like to understand how Putin maintained such influential leadership for so many years.
Escalating Musk-Trump Dispute
The conflict between Elon Musk and Donald Trump spans several issues. A recent point of contention involves America's proposed "One Big Beautiful Bill," which proposes eliminating tax breaks for electric vehicle (EV) purchases. This directly impacts Musk's company, Tesla, which has already sold over 200,000 electric vehicles. The bill's passage would eliminate Tesla's tax benefits.
Disagreement over NASA Appointment
Another significant factor contributing to the Trump-Musk feud involves NASA. Elon Musk advocated for his close associate and SpaceX mission commander, Jared Isaacman, to become NASA administrator. However, the Trump administration disregarded this recommendation.
Musk believed that Isaacman's appointment would directly benefit his company, but Trump's refusal exacerbated the strained relationship.
DOGE Responsibility and Public Outcry
Trump assigned Musk the responsibility of DOGE (Director of Government Efficiency), aimed at reducing government spending. This initiative resulted in the layoff of numerous government employees, damaging Musk's public image.
People accused Musk of arbitrarily dismissing employees, despite the responsibility ultimately resting with the Trump administration. This issue further strained their relationship.
