Two male bettas cannot share the same tank because male bettas are very territorial and can be aggressive enough to kill one of them. The White House may be preparing for a similar showdown, predicts Silicon Valley journalist and author Kara Swisher. In her estimation, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and newly re-elected President Donald Trump could be headed for a feud based on their personalities.
“They’re both narcissists, and there’s only one narcissist as head of state, and that’s Donald Trump, who just won the election,” Swisher said, claiming he “knows Elon very well.” said On CNN.
“Elon Musk and President Trump are great friends and great leaders who will work together to make America great again,” said Caroline Leavitt, Trump transition press secretary. luck In a statement. “Elon Musk is a once-in-a-generation business leader, and our federal bureaucracy will undoubtedly benefit from his ideas and efficiency.” Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment. .
A partnership that paid a price
The two were very close throughout President Trump’s campaign. Musk set up a $1 million sweepstakes for people who signed his American PAC petition, but was later sued by misled voters who learned the winners had not been chosen at random. Ta. The super PAC supporting Trump includes approximately 200 million dollars In endorsing the candidate, officials told The Associated Press. Musk alone is said to have spent more than $130 million supporting Trump.
“Elon is leading the ground war for the Republican Party,” billionaire Mark Cuban said in a statement. luck. Of course, Mr. Musk also has a strong interest in his friendship with Mr. Trump. tesla stock spiked After the election, but since then It got cold.
Mr. Swisher said Mr. Musk’s status as the world’s richest person is likely to be a plus for Mr. Trump. . “Of course Trump is attracted to the wealth and glamor around Elon Musk,” Swisher said, adding, “I think it’s an attraction.” I don’t really know what it is, otaku fascination. ”
“A star is born, Elon,” Trump said of Musk on the night he was elected, according to the Associated Press. Unfortunately for Musk, some stars burn out quickly.
Trump and Musk probably won’t be best friends forever
It’s only been a week since Trump’s election, but Musk’s behavior is already making some employees uncomfortable.
“He definitely inserts himself all the time. That’s his style and that’s why he suddenly shows up there like a guest who doesn’t want to leave,” Swisher said of Musk. She told CNN she had already heard about Musk’s presence from Trump associates, saying, “Wow, this is weird.” Mr. Swisher assured them that they were likely to learn more about where it came from.
“I’ve heard that for President Trump, whoever is the last person in the room often controls him,” Swisher said, adding that Trump “essentially holds people like tissues.” We’ll get through it.”
Swisher painted a shot-clock picture of their partnership, noting that Trump and Musk are “really strong personalities who like to be the center of attention.” For Musk, it’s all about influence, she added, explaining that Musk is “going to use as much influence as possible in those first critical days.”
But Musk’s presence is unlikely to sit well with Trump, who also attracts attention, she said. Even though President Trump “owes Elon,” relations could sour “if he gets too much attention,” she noted, adding that after Stephen Bannon appeared on the cover of a magazine, I pointed out that it had gotten worse.
It remains to be seen whether Trump and Musk can maintain their relationship without backfiring. “They’re going to collide at some point,” Swisher said.
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