Musk Calls Trump Trade Advisor a 'Moron'
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Elon Musk publicly criticized President Trump's trade advisor, Peter Navarro, calling him a "moron" on X. Navarro had criticized Tesla's manufacturing practices, claiming it was primarily an assembler rather than a manufacturer. Musk countered that Navarro's statements were demonstrably false. The dispute highlights a public disagreement between Musk and the Trump administration's trade policy, despite Musk's own role within the government. The White House offered a lighthearted response, downplaying the conflict.
Elon Musk publicly criticized President Trump's trade advisor, Peter Navarro, calling him a "moron" on X. Navarro had criticized Tesla's manufacturing practices, claiming it was primarily an assembler rather than a manufacturer. Musk countered that Navarro's statements were demonstrably false. The dispute highlights a public disagreement between Musk and the Trump administration's trade policy, despite Musk's own role within the government. The White House offered a lighthearted response, downplaying the conflict.
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