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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'No hard feelings': Donald Trump responds to Elon Musk's apology after intense feud; JD Vance tries to ease tensions
Musk-Trump US President Donald Trump has welcomed Elon Musk 's apology following their very public online feud, saying he holds 'no hard feelings' after the billionaire admitted he had gone 'too far' in his criticism. 'I thought it was very nice that he did that,' Trump told the New York Post during an interview on Wednesday, after Musk posted a late-night message on his platform X saying, 'I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far.' The spat between the two began last week when Musk unleashed a string of harsh social media comments, accusing Trump of blocking the release of government files related to the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Musk also claimed that Trump wouldn't have won the 2024 election without his support and called the president's major tax bill a 'disgusting abomination.' Musk's attacks followed his departure from the government's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). After stepping down, he called for Americans to 'kill the bill' in Congress, warning it could 'cause a recession in the second half of the year.' The bill includes tax cuts and increased defence spending and passed the House last month. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Trump hit back, calling Musk 'crazy' and accusing him of suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' He also threatened to review SpaceX 's federal contracts, reportedly worth around $38 billion. Despite the heated exchange, Trump appeared open to reconciliation. 'Look, I have no hard feelings,' he told columnist Miranda Devine on her 'Pod Force One' podcast. 'I was really surprised that that happened. He went after a bill that's phenomenal. I think he feels very badly that he said that, actually.' Efforts to patch things up have already begun behind the scenes. US vice president JD Vance and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles reportedly spoke to Musk on Friday in an attempt to ease tensions. While it remains unclear if Musk personally contacted Trump, some reports suggest he may have called the president earlier this week. Trump declined to say whether he was ready to fully reconcile but left the door open. 'I guess I could, but we have to straighten out the country,' he was quoted as saying to the Post. 'And my sole function now is getting this country back to a level higher than it's ever been. And I think we can do that.' Musk has been a major donor to Trump's campaign and had previously been viewed as a close ally. However, their falling out led to calls for Musk's deportation from former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and sparked debate across political circles.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Analysts Diverge on Tesla's Road Ahead Post-Feud
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock rebounded after a bruising public spat between CEO Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump knocked about $153 billion off its market value, but analysts are divided on whether the worst is over. While year-to-date TSLA is down nearly 27%, some see a buying opportunity once the dust settles. Barclays' Dan Levy warned that last Thursday's drop may have been a classic sell the news reaction ahead of Tesla's robotaxi launch on June 12, but he argues TSLA hasn't fully priced in near-term headwinds and sticks with a Hold rating and $275 price target (6.8% downside). Levy remains bullish on Tesla's total addressable market for autonomous ride-hailing but cautions that Musk must manage elevated expectations as the robotaxi narrative remains front and center. Oppenheimer's Colin Rusch also holds TSLA at Hold, noting that the Musk-Trump feud could shift the political calculus on EV incentives and autonomous driving regulations, potentially slowing Tesla's AV rollouts even as favorable solar provisions in the looming Senate Budget Bill might buoy its energy business. By contrast, Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas sees Tesla's core growth driversAI leadership, robotics, manufacturing efficiency and energy solutionsas largely apolitical, and he maintains a Buy rating with a $410 price target (38.9% upside). Jonas believes the upcoming phase-out of federal EV tax credits won't dent Tesla materially and that long-term returns hinge more on execution than on headline risk. Why It Matters: The Musk-Trump fallout has amplified existing EV market jitters and regulatory uncertainty, but Tesla's potential robotaxi launch and diversified growth engines could swing sentiment sharply. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Analysts Diverge on Tesla's Road Ahead Post-Feud
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock rebounded after a bruising public spat between CEO Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump knocked about $153 billion off its market value, but analysts are divided on whether the worst is over. While year-to-date TSLA is down nearly 27%, some see a buying opportunity once the dust settles. Barclays' Dan Levy warned that last Thursday's drop may have been a classic sell the news reaction ahead of Tesla's robotaxi launch on June 12, but he argues TSLA hasn't fully priced in near-term headwinds and sticks with a Hold rating and $275 price target (6.8% downside). Levy remains bullish on Tesla's total addressable market for autonomous ride-hailing but cautions that Musk must manage elevated expectations as the robotaxi narrative remains front and center. Oppenheimer's Colin Rusch also holds TSLA at Hold, noting that the Musk-Trump feud could shift the political calculus on EV incentives and autonomous driving regulations, potentially slowing Tesla's AV rollouts even as favorable solar provisions in the looming Senate Budget Bill might buoy its energy business. By contrast, Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas sees Tesla's core growth driversAI leadership, robotics, manufacturing efficiency and energy solutionsas largely apolitical, and he maintains a Buy rating with a $410 price target (38.9% upside). Jonas believes the upcoming phase-out of federal EV tax credits won't dent Tesla materially and that long-term returns hinge more on execution than on headline risk. Why It Matters: The Musk-Trump fallout has amplified existing EV market jitters and regulatory uncertainty, but Tesla's potential robotaxi launch and diversified growth engines could swing sentiment sharply. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Social Media Reacts To Terry Moran's Suspension Over 'Hater' Post
Social media users called out ABC News over its suspension of senior national correspondent Terry Moran after he posted on social media that White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is a 'world-class hater.' 'In my opinion, Terry Moran went EASY on Stephen Miller,' one social media user wrote, comparing the anti-immigration crusader with Nazi propaganda mastermind Joseph Goebbels. 'I've seen much worse shit from [Sean] Hannity, Laura Ingraham, and the rest of the Fox News clowns about people on the left. ... Stephen Miller is a garbage person who wears his hatred on his sleeve, you don't need to dig deep for his inner Goebbels.' ABC News announced Sunday that it was suspending Moran 'pending further evaluation' after Moran wrote in a since-deleted post that Miller was a 'world-class hater' and 'richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.' He put President Donald Trump in the same class, saying 'Trump is a world-class hater. But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.' In a statement, ABC News said it stands for 'objectivity and impartiality' and doesn't condone 'subjective personal attacks on others.' 'The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards — as a result, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation,' ABC News said in a statement provided to HuffPost. ABC News previously folded to pressure from Trump, donating $15 million to his presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos saying the president was found civilly liable for rape. The settlement was widely panned by news media experts. Social media users were quick to point out the absurdity of suspending Moran over calling Miller, the man who has been credited with Trump's anti-immigration policies, a hater. Announcement of Moran's suspension came just hours after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Fox News that the White House reached out to ABC News about Moran's post, adding ABC News would 'have to answer' for it. Vice President JD Vance said the social media post was an 'absolutely vile smear' of Miller. ABC News Suspends Terry Moran Over 'Hater' Social Media Post Stephen Colbert Spots The Musk-Trump Feud Moment That Proves 'Things Are Bad' Trump Accused Of Inciting Violence With Chilling New Rhyme
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Social Media Reacts To Terry Moran's Suspension Over 'Hater' Post
Social media users called out ABC News over its suspension of senior national correspondent Terry Moran after he posted on social media that White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is a 'world-class hater.' 'In my opinion, Terry Moran went EASY on Stephen Miller,' one social media user wrote, comparing the anti-immigration crusader with Nazi propaganda mastermind Joseph Goebbels. 'I've seen much worse shit from [Sean] Hannity, Laura Ingraham, and the rest of the Fox News clowns about people on the left. ... Stephen Miller is a garbage person who wears his hatred on his sleeve, you don't need to dig deep for his inner Goebbels.' ABC News announced Sunday that they were suspending Moran 'pending further evaluation' after Moran wrote in a since-deleted post that Miller was a 'world-class hater' and 'richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.' He put President Donald Trump in the same class, saying 'Trump is a world-class hater. But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.' In a statement, ABC News said it stands for 'objectivity and impartiality' and doesn't condone 'subjective personal attacks on others.' 'The post does not reflect the views of ABC News and violated our standards — as a result, Terry Moran has been suspended pending further evaluation,' ABC News said in a statement provided to HuffPost. ABC News previously folded to pressure from Trump, donating $15 million to his presidential library to settle a lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos saying the president was found civilly liable for rape. The settlement was widely panned by news media experts. Social media users were quick to point out the absurdity of suspending Moran over calling Miller, the man who has been credited with Trump's anti-immigration policies, a hater. I'm old enough to remember when news agencies defended their journalists when they were attacked instead of suspending them.@ABC@TerryMoran — Dave Matt (@davematt88) June 8, 2025 Terry Moran said nothing wrong. Shame on ABC for suspending him for merely telling the truth. — Jeremy Fassler (@J_fassler) June 8, 2025 Announcement of Moran's suspension came just hours after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Fox News that the White House reached out to ABC News about Moran's post, adding ABC News would 'have to answer' for it. Vice President JD Vance said the social media post was an 'absolutely vile smear' of Miller. In a world full of Stephen Millers, be a Terry Moran. — Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) June 8, 2025 ABC News Suspends Terry Moran Over 'Hater' Social Media Post Stephen Colbert Spots The Musk-Trump Feud Moment That Proves 'Things Are Bad' Trump Accused Of Inciting Violence With Chilling New Rhyme
