Donald Trump has blunt five-word response

Donald Trump has addressed his ongoing feud with Elon Musk, offering a blunt five-word statement: “Nothing catches me by surprise.” Once close allies, the rift began after Musk criticized Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it an “abomination.” Trump claimed Musk was fully aware of the bill’s contents before stepping down from his government role. The feud escalated when Musk alleged on Twitter that Trump is named in the Jeffrey Epstein files, prompting a stern response from the White House, calling Musk’s actions “unfortunate” and suggesting he was upset over policy exclusions from the bill.

Trump defended the bill’s success, highlighting strong poll numbers, a booming stock market, and growing tariff revenues. He reaffirmed Musk’s prior support for the legislation and expressed confidence in its positive impact. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated Trump’s stance in interviews, stating that Musk previously praised the president’s leadership. She emphasized that while Musk may speak as a businessman, Trump’s role is to prioritize national interests. Despite the falling out, the administration remains focused on passing the bill and promoting its benefits for the country.