Trump, Musk and the big, beautiful break-up
June 11, 2025
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Episode 1586 · June 11, 2025
Trump, Musk and the big, beautiful break-up
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<p>Elon Musk and Donald Trump were once political partners – sharing praise, power and ice-cream parties. Now the pair have been trading insults on their own social media networks.</p> <p>In what started with Musk’s opposition to the president’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”, that proposes extensive tax cuts, the feud has sparked threats that could ground NASA missions and blow holes in the US federal budget.</p> <p>Today, tech and power reporter for <em>The Guardian</em>, Nick Robins-Early, on the break-up and the dangers of handing critical services to a single billionaire.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Tech and power reporter for <em>The Guardian</em>, Nick Robins-Early.</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>EPA / Will Oliver</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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