AP Alert Musk could lose billions of dollars depending on how spat with Trump unfolds BERNARD CONDON Associated Press Jun 7, 2025 Jun 7, 2025 Updated Dec 22, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NEW YORK — The world's richest man could lose billions in his fight with world's most powerful politician.kAm%96 76F5 36EH66? t=@? |FD< 2?5 s@?2=5 %CF>A 4@F=5 >62? %6D=2VD A=2?D 7@C D6=7\5C:G:?8 42CD 9:E 2 C@253=@4<[ $A246) 7=:6D 76H6C >:DD:@?D 7@C }p$p[ $E2C=:?< 86ED 76H6C @G6CD62D D2E6==:E6 4@?EC24ED 2?5 E96 D@4:2= >65:2 A=2E7@C> ) =@D6D 25G6CE:D6CD]k^AmkAmxE 2== 56A6?5D @? %CF>AVD 2AA6E:E6 7@C C6G6?86 2?5 9@H E96 5:DAFE6 F?7@=5D]k^AmkAmy@<65 %6=6>6ECJ x?D:89E 2FE@ 2?2=JDE $2> p3F6=D2>:5[ Q$:?46 %CF>A 92D ?@ 9:DE@CJ @7 C6E2=:2E:?8 282:?DE A6C46:G65 25G6CD2C:6D[ 96V== AC@323=J ;FDE =6E E9:D A2DD]Qk^Am People are also reading… 3 juveniles face charges following Smyth, Wythe pursuit on I-81 Smyth Commonwealth's Attorney honors Saltville officer Man who escaped in Marion has history of escapes, assaults Longtime produce growers to continue Walker's Market Mount Rogers NRA updates Smyth County on Grindstone, overlook, ponies and more Virginia voters narrowly pass redistricting referendum 23rd annual Older Americans Day coming up in Chilhowie Madison Warner, daughter of Sen. 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Elon Musk backs off from Trump feud, says some social media posts 'went too far' Musk's break with Trump appeared to put an end to his influence in the White House and prompted concerns about effects on his companies.
Inflation rose slightly last month as grocery prices ticked higher Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 2.8% for the third straight month. The figures suggest inflation remains s…
Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started President Donald Trump threatened to cut Elon Musk's government contracts Thursday as their fractured alliance rapidly escalated into a public feud.
Photos: Elon Musk saw turbulent time in US politics Washington had never seen anyone like Elon Musk, who decided to step back from his role as Donald Trump's unorthodox adviser. Here's a look ba…
