Is media bashing the root behind Donald Trump and Elon Musk's bond? Tech mogul shares candid views on 'Trump derangement syndrome'
Tesla and SpaceX CEO, 53, lamented how conversations once rooted in reason had become irrational and combative.
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Musk shared a story about a recent dinner in Los Angeles that turned chaotic after he merely mentioned Trump’s name. “You don’t realize how real Trump Derangement Syndrome is until you see it firsthand,” he joked, mimicking the over-the-top reactions he faced.
Media’s Power Struggle Narrative: Trump and Musk Push Back
During the interview, Trump, 78, highlighted the media’s efforts to drive a wedge between him and Musk. “They’re trying to create this narrative where Elon and I are enemies,” Trump said, referencing satirical headlines and a Time Magazine cover featuring Musk at the president’s White House desk.
“Elon called me about it, and we both saw how obvious the media’s play was,” Trump remarked. “But you know what I’ve learned? People are smart—they see what’s happening.”
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In his role as head of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk is tasked with cutting wasteful federal spending. The department’s work has not been without controversy. Over the weekend, Michelle King, acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), resigned following a dispute with DOGE over access to sensitive records.