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Musk goes ‘no contact’ changes his phone number

(MENAFN) Elon Musk has reportedly changed his mobile number and stopped responding to messages from the US House Speaker, Mike Johnson. This development came as Johnson attempted to persuade Musk about the advantages of the tax-and-spending legislation championed by President Donald Trump, often referred to as the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill.’

Musk, who was once closely aligned with Trump during his presidential campaign and early time in office, has openly criticized the extensive bill, which includes large spending increases, reductions in social programs, and a significant rise in the budget deficit ceiling. This disagreement has sparked a visible fallout between Musk, known for leading Tesla and SpaceX, and Trump.

Johnson, speaking on a political podcast affiliated with a major news outlet, revealed that after sending Musk a lengthy text message, he realized the billionaire’s phone number had been changed, preventing any response. Johnson expressed hope for a future face-to-face meeting to clarify the bill’s objectives and to encourage reconciliation between Musk and Trump. He emphasized his desire for Musk to “fully understand what we’re doing and remind him of the strategy,” in regard to the legislation.

Earlier this month, Musk voiced strong opposition on social media, warning that the bill “will bankrupt the country.” In response, Trump threatened to consider deporting Musk back to South Africa, his country of birth, and suggested that removing federal subsidies for electric vehicles might force Musk to halt his business operations in the US.

Following this public dispute, Musk announced intentions to create a new political group named the ‘America Party,’ signaling a possible new direction for his political engagement.

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