'Busy Working On China, Russia...': Trump Dodges Questions on Public Feud With Elon Musk

Washington: A day after a public fallout with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, US President Donald Trump said he was “particularly interested” in speaking with the billionaire but claimed Musk had “lost his sanity.”

The tension between the two started after Musk criticised Trump’s major tax and spending bill. Following that, Trump reportedly cancelled a planned phone call with Musk and even considered selling his red Tesla car, which he had bought during their friendship, according to White House officials.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump said, “Honestly, I’ve been busy working on China, Russia, Iran… I’m not thinking about Elon Musk. I just wish him well.” He was on his way to his golf course in New Jersey.

Earlier, Trump had told US broadcasters that he wanted to focus on getting his “big, beautiful” mega-bill passed in Congress. This was the same bill that sparked the disagreement with Musk.

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Despite saying he didn’t want to talk about Musk, the 78-year-old Republican leader still made strong comments. When asked about Musk during a phone interview with ABC, Trump replied, “Are you referring to the man who has lost his mind?” He also told Fox News that Musk had “lost it.”