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Musk responded sharply to Trump’s claims, asserting that the bill never passed in front of him and criticizing the hidden legislative practices that led to its hastily made passage. He proposed maintaining electric vehicle and solar incentives but called for the elimination of what he termed “a mountain of disgusting pork” included in the legislation.
A Clash of Egos
The intensity of the response illustrates the competitiveness and resilience of both personalities. With Trump suggesting that Musk's newfound criticism stemmed from leaving the Oval Office, Musk retorted by emphatically claiming his crucial support had been instrumental in Trump’s election win. Musk's assertion about his own significance in Trump’s electoral success further fueled the animosity.