Washington: The strong friendship between US President Donald Trump and billionaire businessman Elon Musk turned into enmity in a few months and both are making sharp attacks on each other. Now Donald Trump has warned Elon Musk to face serious consequences. Elon Musk has threatened to fund the Democratic candidates contesting against the Republicans. Trump is furious over this. Trump told American broadcaster NBC News, if he does this, he will have to face the consequences. However, he did not say what the consequences could be?
Said the relationship with Elon Musk is over
When Trump was asked if he expected the relationship with the Tesla CEO to improve, he clearly said - 'No.' When asked if the relationship between the two is over, the US President said, 'Yes, I think so.' He stressed that he has no intention of talking to Musk. Donald Trump said, I am very busy with other things.
Trump spoke on the allegation of links with Epstein
Donald Trump also accused Elon Musk of insulting the presidency over a social media post. In this, Elon Musk claimed that Trump's name was in the Epstein file. Donald Trump said, 'You cannot insult the office of the President.' He dismissed the post as 'old news' and said that even Epstein's lawyer has declared him innocent. Musk later removed the post.
Jeffrey Epstein was a declared sex offender who had ties with high profile people from America to around the world. Epstein was accused of sex trafficking of minor girls. He died in a New York jail in August 2018, which the police described as a suicide. However, many allege that she was silenced forever to protect influential people.
