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Donald Trump issues warning to Elon Musk - 'head back home to South Africa'
Express Newspapers ^ | Tue, Jul 1, 2025 | Aditi Rane

Posted on 07/01/2025 1:35:53 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

A feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk exploded into public view again, as the US president took to Truth Social to attack the billionaire entrepreneur, telling him to “head back home to South Africa” and accusing him of surviving on government handouts.

The outburst followed a string of fiery posts by Musk on X (formerly Twitter), in which he condemned Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, known among critics as the "big beautiful bill." Musk, who has clashed with Trump in recent weeks, accused politicians who backed the legislation of hypocrisy and pledged to help unseat them.

“Those who campaigned on cutting spending but voted for this should hang their heads in shame,” Musk wrote. “And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.”

He also threatened to launch a poster campaign featuring the faces of lawmakers who supported the bill, labelling them “liars” who voted to increase America’s debt by $5 trillion.

Trump fired back within hours in a pointed Truth Social post, stating: "Elon Musk knew, long before he so strongly endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV Mandate… Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa.

"No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE.”

(Excerpt) Read more at express.co.uk ...


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1 posted on 07/01/2025 1:35:53 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Gawd... STFU already!


2 posted on 07/01/2025 1:40:03 PM PDT by Common Sense 101
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To: MinorityRepublican

Wowwwwww. So much for good cop, bad cop.


3 posted on 07/01/2025 1:40:06 PM PDT by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: MinorityRepublican

I’m not happy with this feud between two men I considered heroes.


4 posted on 07/01/2025 1:41:07 PM PDT by oldbrowser ( )
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To: MinorityRepublican

Needless bickering. Stop already, Trump and Elon.


5 posted on 07/01/2025 1:41:31 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: MinorityRepublican

All ingrates who attack Elon now, after he did and personally sacrificed more than anyone to advance MAGA, should plan to NOT COMPLAIN in a few years at the size of the exponentially growing national debt. Just sayin’, folks.


6 posted on 07/01/2025 1:41:39 PM PDT by House Atreides (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVFlcTy0DcI’m now ULTRA-MAGA-PRO-MAX>)
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To: MinorityRepublican

So are leftist going to stop keying Teslas in parking lots, and instead line-up to buy new ones?


7 posted on 07/01/2025 1:41:56 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: MinorityRepublican

This conduct by Trump will turn away my support faster than you can imagine..... and I have been strong continuous supporter since 2016.


8 posted on 07/01/2025 1:43:01 PM PDT by Swirl
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To: MinorityRepublican

Those two mega-egos are a sight to behold.


9 posted on 07/01/2025 1:43:30 PM PDT by GingisK
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To: MinorityRepublican

What we do for attention.


10 posted on 07/01/2025 1:43:51 PM PDT by MagillaX
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To: MinorityRepublican

still think its elon and trump playing chess while the idiots are playing checkers


11 posted on 07/01/2025 1:44:04 PM PDT by ronnie raygun
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To: MinorityRepublican

There is quite a bit of evidence that Elon lied on his original residency papers and perhaps on his citizenship application as well.

He should have been deported decades ago.

But the laws don’t apply when you are the richest man in the world.


12 posted on 07/01/2025 1:45:26 PM PDT by KingofZion
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To: Common Sense 101
"Gawd... STFU already!"

Why should he? Musk started it publicly, and has kept it going publicly. I voted for Donald Trump because he doesn't sit in a corner like a scolded puppy when someone attacks him or his policies. I wouldn't have voted for him three times if was a wuss.

13 posted on 07/01/2025 1:47:49 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Part of me thinks this is all fake to help Elons business since it took a hit.


14 posted on 07/01/2025 1:47:56 PM PDT by Husker24 (Pp)
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To: Swirl
Ditto … Trump should be above this crap. However, this characteristic may also be why he won.

Maybe we need a “replacement Trump”? … Barron???

15 posted on 07/01/2025 1:48:44 PM PDT by The Duke (Not without incident.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Elon started criticizing President Trump again and Trump is a counter puncher every single time.


16 posted on 07/01/2025 1:49:23 PM PDT by Aquamarine (“Be excited about the future of our country. Be excited.” - Donald Trump)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Both are right. The BBB should reduce spending in all agencies that DOGE found fraud. And the BBB should also get rid of EV and solar and wind credits / mandates.


17 posted on 07/01/2025 1:50:57 PM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: House Atreides
All ingrates who attack Elon now, after he did and personally sacrificed more than anyone to advance MAGA, should plan to NOT COMPLAIN in a few years at the size of the exponentially growing national debt. Just sayin’, folks.

Is Musk an ingrate when he initiates an attack against Trump?

Is Musk above criticism?

Just asking.

18 posted on 07/01/2025 1:51:17 PM PDT by FreeReign
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To: KingofZion

Oh, bullschiff


19 posted on 07/01/2025 1:51:20 PM PDT by digger48 (Mp)
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To: MinorityRepublican

This is awesome.

Elon distances himself to build his businesses.

Trump distaaces to assume untainted power.

Simple. Easy.


20 posted on 07/01/2025 1:53:37 PM PDT by WeaslesRippedMyFlesh
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