Elon Musk Calls Trump Advisor ‘Moron’ in Explosive Tesla Fight
What Happened?
Elon Musk just called Peter Navarro (Trump’s top trade advisor) a “moron” and “dumber than bricks” in a fiery online fight.
Why? Navarro said Tesla just “assembles cars” instead of making them in America. Musk went nuclear, proving Tesla uses more U.S. parts than any car company.
(Source: BBC News, Musk’s X posts)
The Big Fight: Tariffs vs. Tesla
- Navarro’s side: Wants higher taxes on imports to force manufacturing back to the U.S.
- Musk’s side: Says tariffs will wreck Tesla’s global business (and maybe cause a recession)
- White House response: “Boys will be boys” (They’re not stopping the public feud)
Who’s Right?
✔ Musk has proof: Reports show Tesla uses the most American parts
✔ But experts say: Tesla still relies heavily on Chinese supplies
✔ Other CEOs agree: 89% think Trump’s tariffs are “misguided” (but only Musk says it loudly)
(BBC sources confirm most business leaders secretly hate the tariffs.)
Why This Matters
- Tesla’s future: Tariffs could raise car prices or hurt profits
- Stock market fear: Investors are panicking over trade wars
- Trump’s problem: Even his billionaire supporters (like Musk) are turning against him
What Happens Next?
- Will Trump ignore Musk and keep tariffs?
- Will Tesla move more factories to the U.S. to avoid taxes?
- Could this fight get worse? (Probably.)
Bottom Line (Based on BBC Report)
Elon Musk isn’t staying quiet—he’s calling out Trump’s team for “dumb” trade rules. This fight could change the auto industry… or just make Twitter/X more entertaining.
Stay tuned—this war of words isn’t over.
(Credit: Key facts from BBC News, simplified for easy reading.)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrgx4ky1xxo