Elon turns on Trump after being used to hype DOGE while $4T tax bomb tanks his credibility… Rand torches GOP for shredding DOGE gains with runaway spending

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Trump vs. Elon

Elon is visibly frustrated—used publicly as a symbol to promote DOGE, while behind the scenes, Trump pushes a $4 trillion deficit through a so-called tax bill that completely undermines DOGE’s mission.

Trump’s inner circle has never been particularly fond of Elon.
But Elon is one of the few people who can’t resist speaking his mind—a rare trait in political and corporate circles.
Meanwhile, Trump’s “art of negotiation” tariff strategy is heading toward failure. These tariffs may eventually be unilaterally rolled back under the guise of negotiation wins, but not before irritating strategic world leaders.

Allies like Europe, Canada, and Mexico are now hesitant to visit the White House, concerned about potential public insults or awkward interactions.

So far, their only point of credibility within the administration was Elon—someone seen as a rational and forward-thinking voice.
Now, he’s drifting away, and that connection is fading.

If the White House is serious about preserving global confidence, it needs to repair ties with Elon—at least through the midterm elections.


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