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President Trump, Elon Musk, and the Tech-Political Rift
In exploring political dynamics within the Republican Party, Horovitz discussed the fallout between President Trump and Elon Musk. He relayed that Musk had changed his phone number following a disagreement, reportedly over policy issues affecting Tesla and other business interests, such as federal EV subsidies and regulatory concerns.
He drew attention to the possibility that Musk’s split from Trump signifies deeper factional divides, especially among influential tech entrepreneurs who support deregulation, technological innovation, and economic competition with China. Horovitz suggested that Musk’s potentially forming a third party could fracture the Republican base, which relies heavily on technological and industry insiders.