Trump aides scheduled Friday call with Musk: Politico

Trump aides scheduled Friday call with Musk: Politico

In a move to address the growing tension between Elon Musk and the Republican Party, senior Trump aides have scheduled a call with Musk for Friday. This development comes as Musk has been publicly criticizing the House-passed reconciliation bill, which is currently under consideration by the Senate. Musk's comments have drawn the ire of President Trump, who has expressed disappointment with his former ally's stance.

The call is set to take place amidst Musk's ongoing campaign against the reconciliation bill, which he has described as "big and beautiful" in contrast to his preference for a "slim and beautiful" version. Musk has been actively engaging with President Trump's statements on social media, further fueling the public feud between the two.

The call between the Trump aides and Musk is seen as an attempt to de-escalate the situation and potentially find common ground. However, the exact agenda of the call remains unclear, and it is uncertain whether Musk's criticisms of the bill will be addressed or if the conversation will focus on other topics.

The call is expected to be a significant moment in the ongoing political drama, as it marks the first direct communication between Musk and the Trump administration since Musk's public attacks on the reconciliation bill. The outcome of the call could potentially influence the future of the bill and the relationship between Musk and the Republican Party.

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