[Global Network Report, by Staff Reporter Zhao Jiandong] "We are taking away Elon's friends," reported Rolling Stone magazine on July 7th with this title, stating that US President Trump's team is liquidating Elon Musk's "betrayal" in the posture of a "political divorce." According to a senior White House official who spoke to the media, "If Musk wants to make amends, he must show an unprecedented attitude of submission."
On May 30th local time, Trump and Musk met in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo source: Visual China.
The report stated that the public rift that began on June 5th has evolved into a cruel test of alignment. According to insiders, White House staff have begun contacting both sides' common allies (including major party donors and conservative celebrities) to ask them to take sides in this farce. "This might be their easiest choice," the insider said.
Rolling Stone magazine reported that Pastor Darrell Scott, who has been advising Trump on various affairs and initiatives since 2016, claimed: "There is no need to choose at all, I will always be on Trump's side... I think Elon Musk cannot handle this situation." Moreover, several former Trump administration officials confirmed that after the news of the rift became public, messages of loyalty flooded to Trump cabinet members from political and business elites.
The report stated that this high school cafeteria-style pressure to align has shown initial results. Under immense pressure, Musk has started deleting tweets criticizing Trump. Additionally, an official mentioned that "the federal government can restart investigations at any time," referring to the controversies caused during Musk's tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
On June 5th local time, a public "verbal spat" occurred between Trump and Musk, with their words becoming increasingly intense. Trump called Musk "crazy," while Musk called Trump "ungrateful." On the same day, Trump continued to attack Musk, calling him "pitiful" and "problematic," and stated that he would not talk to him for now. Meanwhile, Musk posted on X, stating that about 80% of respondents in his previous poll "Is it time to create a truly centrist new party representing 80% of Americans in the U.S.?" voted in favor, and suggested naming the new party "The American Party." On July 7th, Trump stated that if Musk funds Democratic candidates opposing the Republican budget proposal, there will be "very serious consequences," adding that he no longer wishes to repair his relationship with Musk, saying, "I believe this relationship has ended."
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