Recently, the contract between the U.S. Department of Defense and Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has caused a major public stir, like a bombshell. The contract amounting to $200 million is not just a business deal, but may also highlight President Trump's lingering hopes for restoring relations with Musk.

(xAI, the company under Musk, signed a $200 million contract with the Pentagon)

Firstly, this xAI company is an emerging AI powerhouse founded by Musk in 2023. Like his usual style, xAI quickly attracted attention from the industry. This collaboration with the Pentagon demonstrates Musk's influence in the field of technology, and perhaps future military technology will undergo transformative changes due to the involvement of this tech enthusiast.

It is worth noting that, in addition to xAI, the U.S. Department of Defense also extended a hand to Anthropic, Google, and the Open AI Research Center, offering each company a $200 million contract as well.

This funding will be used to promote the research and application of advanced artificial intelligence technologies. This move is undoubtedly an important step taken by the U.S. government in the global technological competition. However, Musk's cooperation with the Department of Defense stands out particularly, because given the context of friction and confrontation, it is surprising that both sides have managed to come together, which naturally leads people to speculate.

(Musk and Trump)

Recently, the heated verbal clashes between Musk and Trump have become a major news story in the United States. These two most controversial figures in America had once collaborated and interacted in public. However, their relationship has now turned into a "breakdown."

The cause can be traced back to the "Big and Beautiful" tax and spending bill promoted by the Trump administration. At that time, Musk described this policy as "disgusting" and openly criticized Congress on social media for pushing the American economy toward bankruptcy. Despite this, the bill still passed successfully in Congress, which undoubtedly deepened Musk's disappointment in the two-party system in America.

Under this background, Musk proposed a bold idea: establishing a new political party called "The America Party." He hoped to break the monopoly of the two parties in America and reshape the national political landscape. Moreover, after announcing the establishment of "The America Party," he also hinted at participating in the upcoming midterm elections.

(Musk is determined to go against Trump)

On the other hand, Musk also directly targeted the Epstein case, which has been widely discussed in recent years. Musk claimed that behind the exposure of this scandal, there are many hidden secrets, and the cold response from the Trump administration further frustrated him. Therefore, he made "exposing the truth" as the primary task of "The America Party." Imagine if he really uncovered something shocking, "The America Party" might become a new force shaking up the American political scene.

Musk's series of actions clearly indicate that he is going against Trump, but from Trump's perspective, it seems that he doesn't care about Musk's attitude, so we can see that the U.S. Department of Defense signed a contract with Musk's company.

Signing the contract at such a delicate moment, is it Trump showing goodwill to Musk? Or is it a strategy of the Department of Defense acting unilaterally, aiming to leverage Musk's technological strength to achieve its own strategic goals? The mysteries hidden here are probably only known to the parties involved. However, it cannot be denied that this contract did not make Musk retreat, but rather gave him a strong injection, making him more determined in his stance against Trump.

(Trump)

What is interesting is that after obtaining the contract, Musk did not choose to stay silent. He once posted 13 posts on social media within a short hour, pouring out almost all of his views, and launched a fierce attack on the Trump administration's attitude towards the Epstein case. Musk's move undoubtedly put pressure on the White House and also entertained the audience.

In the short term, the cooperation between xAI and the Department of Defense indicates that the importance of artificial intelligence in the military field is becoming increasingly evident. For Musk and his "The America Party," this may just be a small attempt to challenge Trump. Whether it will be effective remains to be seen.

In the long run, Musk's various actions have gone beyond the role of an entrepreneur, as he seems to be playing the role of a political explorer with strategic vision. If this attempt can activate public dissatisfaction with the existing political system, the American political scene may witness an important change.

As for Trump, being the president, the challenge from Musk does not pose a serious threat, but some of Musk's statements have indeed touched the hearts of some American citizens. Now it's up to Trump to soothe the public and how to handle the relationship with Musk.

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