رغم أن الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترمب أعلن أن علاقته بالملياردير إيلون ماسك «انتهت» بعد تصاعد الخلاف بينهما، محذراً إياه من عواقب وخيمة، فإن بعض حلفاء الرئيس يعتقدون أن هناك فرصة للتوصل إلى هدنة، رغم أن العلاقات لن تكون كما كانت عليه، بحسب «نيويورك تايمز».
واستبعدت الصحيفة الأمريكية أن يكون هذا هو القرار النهائي للرئيس في هذا الشأن، معتبرة في تقرير لها، اليوم (الأحد)، أنه على الرغم من قول ترمب بشكل متكرر خلال الـ24 ساعة الماضية إنه «لا يخصص أي وقت للتفكير في ماسك»، إلا أنه تلقى العديد من المكالمات الهاتفية والأسئلة من الصحفيين التي شرح فيها علاقتهما.
وأفادت بأن ترمب طرح آراءً متباينة في محادثاته خلال الأيام القليلة الماضية، ففي بعضها وصف ماسك بأنه «شخص مجنون». وفي البعض الآخر أعرب عن تعاطفه، كما لو كان ماسك «ابناً متمرداً»، لافتة إلى أن ترمب لديه تاريخ طويل من التصالح حتى مع أشد منتقديه.
وأخبر ترمب مساعديه بأن ماسك «فقد صوابه تحت تأثير المخدرات»، لكنه في أحيان أخرى قال إنه «يتمنى له الخير»، وبدا أنه ترك الباب مفتوحاً أمام إمكانية المصالحة، كما لوّح بالتهديد بإلغاء العقود التي أبرمتها شركات ماسك مع الحكومة الفيدرالية.
ووفق الصحيفة، فإنه خلف الكواليس سعى أشخاص مقربون من الرجلين للتوسط في الخلاف، وكانت هناك بعض علامات التهدئة، إذ حذف ماسك بعضاً من أبرز منشوراته على منصات التواصل الاجتماعي، وكان ترمب أكثر تحفظاً، وفقاً لمعاييره، في انتقاداته العلنية لماسك.
وقال مستشارون لترمب إنهم يعتقدون أن العلاقة لن تعود إلى سابق عهدها مجدداً؛ لكن البعض يتوقعون التوصل إلى «هدنة محتملة»، وإن كانت هدنة قائمة على تسيير المعاملات في علاقتهما، إذ يدرك كلا الرجلين قدرتهما على مساعدة وإلحاق الضرر ببعضهما البعض.
وأكدت «نيويورك تايمز» أن ترمب لديه القدرة على تعزيز أو عرقلة الأنشطة التجارية لماسك، خصوصاً شركته «سبيس إكس» للصواريخ، التي تعتمد على العقود الفيدرالية.
كما أن ماسك لديه نفوذه الخاص في المقابل، إذ أتيحت له فرصة الاطلاع على عالم ترمب الخاص. وأعرب بعض مستشاري الرئيس عن قلقهم من إمكانية تحويل تلك الأسرار إلى أسلحة، بالنظر إلى أنه أكبر متبرع في الأروقة السياسية للحزب الجمهوري، وتعهد بالتبرع بمبلغ 100 مليون دولار للّجان الخارجية الداعمة لترمب، ويمتلك أقوى منصة تواصل اجتماعي (إكس).
وأفادت الصحيفة بأن ماسك، الذي ضخ ملايين الدولارات في حملة ترمب الانتخابية العام الماضي، قاد مشروعاً ضخماً لإعادة هيكلة الحكومة خلال الأشهر الأخيرة، وألغى آلاف الوظائف الفيدرالية قبل أن يعود إلى إدارة أعماله.
وأفصحت صحيفة «فايننشال تايمز»، الأحد، أن حلفاء ترمب، وداعمه الملياردير إيلون ماسك، يحثونهما على إصلاح علاقتهما، في محاولة للحد من الأضرار السياسية والتجارية الناجمة عن الخلاف المفاجئ.
ونقلت عن السيناتور الجمهوري عن ولاية تكساس تيد كروز، الذي كان في المكتب البيضاوي عندما انتقد ترمب ماسك، قوله: «إنه أمر مؤسف... آمل أن يعودا معاً. يشعر الكثير من المحافظين بأن هذا ليس جيداً، دعونا نتعانق ونتصالح».
وبدا ماسك منفتحاً على ما يبدو على تسوية، إذ رد بشكل إيجابي على مدير صندوق التحوط بيل أكمان، الذي حض الثنائي على «صنع السلام لصالح بلدنا العظيم».
وقال أحد ممولي وادي السيليكون، وأحد كبار المتبرعين للمرشحين الجمهوريين لصحيفة «فاينانشيال تايمز»: «إيلون لا يتلقى اتصالات من أي شخص. ليس من الأشخاص الذين استثمروا المليارات في شركاته... رجال الأعمال في الوادي يفقدون صوابهم».
وحض الملياردير تيم درابر، الذي استثمر في تسلا و«سبيس إكس»، ترمب وماسك على لمّ الشمل لإنقاذ وزارة «الكفاءة الحكومية»، وهي مبادرة حظيت بدعم الكثيرين في عالم التكنولوجيا، ويعمل بها مديرون تنفيذيون في وادي السيليكون.
وقال درابر للصحيفة: «يبدو أنهما يحرزان تقدماً جيداً معاً. نصيحتي: لا ترمِ المولود مع ماء الاستحمام»، في إشارة إلى فقدان الشيء الثمين أثناء التخلص من الأمور غير المرغوب فيها.
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Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that his relationship with billionaire Elon Musk has "ended" following escalating disputes between them, warning him of dire consequences, some of the president's allies believe there is a chance for a truce, although relations will not be as they once were, according to the "New York Times."
The American newspaper ruled out that this is the president's final decision on the matter, stating in a report today (Sunday) that despite Trump repeatedly saying over the past 24 hours that he "does not spend any time thinking about Musk," he received numerous phone calls and questions from journalists in which he explained their relationship.
It reported that Trump expressed varying opinions in his conversations over the past few days, in some he described Musk as a "crazy person." In others, he expressed sympathy, as if Musk were a "rebellious son," noting that Trump has a long history of reconciling even with his fiercest critics.
Trump told his aides that Musk "lost his mind under the influence of drugs," but at other times said he "wishes him well," appearing to leave the door open for the possibility of reconciliation, while hinting at the threat of canceling contracts that Musk's companies have with the federal government.
According to the newspaper, behind the scenes, people close to both men have been trying to mediate the dispute, and there were some signs of de-escalation, as Musk deleted some of his most prominent posts on social media platforms, and Trump was more restrained, by his standards, in his public criticisms of Musk.
Trump's advisors believe that the relationship will not return to its former state; however, some expect a "possible truce," even if it is a truce based on managing transactions in their relationship, as both men are aware of their ability to help or harm each other.
The "New York Times" confirmed that Trump has the power to boost or hinder Musk's business activities, especially his rocket company "SpaceX," which relies on federal contracts.
Musk also has his own influence in return, as he has had the opportunity to gain insight into Trump's private world. Some of the president's advisors expressed concern that those secrets could be turned into weapons, given that Musk is the largest donor in the political corridors of the Republican Party, having pledged to donate $100 million to outside committees supporting Trump, and he owns the most powerful social media platform (X).
The newspaper reported that Musk, who pumped millions of dollars into Trump's campaign last year, led a massive project to restructure the government over the past few months, eliminating thousands of federal jobs before returning to manage his businesses.
The "Financial Times" revealed on Sunday that Trump’s allies, including his billionaire supporter Elon Musk, are urging them to repair their relationship in an attempt to mitigate the political and commercial damages resulting from the sudden dispute.
It quoted Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas, who was in the Oval Office when Trump criticized Musk, saying: "It's unfortunate... I hope they come back together. Many conservatives feel this is not good; let's hug and reconcile."
Musk appeared seemingly open to a settlement, as he responded positively to hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who urged the duo to "make peace for the sake of our great country."
One Silicon Valley financier and major donor to Republican candidates told the "Financial Times": "Elon is not receiving calls from anyone. He is not from the people who invested billions in his companies... Businessmen in the valley are losing their minds."
Billionaire Tim Draper, who invested in Tesla and "SpaceX," urged Trump and Musk to reunite to save the "Government Efficiency" initiative, which has garnered support from many in the tech world and is being worked on by executives in Silicon Valley.
Draper told the newspaper: "It seems they are making good progress together. My advice: don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater," referring to losing something precious while discarding unwanted things.
The American newspaper ruled out that this is the president's final decision on the matter, stating in a report today (Sunday) that despite Trump repeatedly saying over the past 24 hours that he "does not spend any time thinking about Musk," he received numerous phone calls and questions from journalists in which he explained their relationship.
It reported that Trump expressed varying opinions in his conversations over the past few days, in some he described Musk as a "crazy person." In others, he expressed sympathy, as if Musk were a "rebellious son," noting that Trump has a long history of reconciling even with his fiercest critics.
Trump told his aides that Musk "lost his mind under the influence of drugs," but at other times said he "wishes him well," appearing to leave the door open for the possibility of reconciliation, while hinting at the threat of canceling contracts that Musk's companies have with the federal government.
According to the newspaper, behind the scenes, people close to both men have been trying to mediate the dispute, and there were some signs of de-escalation, as Musk deleted some of his most prominent posts on social media platforms, and Trump was more restrained, by his standards, in his public criticisms of Musk.
Trump's advisors believe that the relationship will not return to its former state; however, some expect a "possible truce," even if it is a truce based on managing transactions in their relationship, as both men are aware of their ability to help or harm each other.
The "New York Times" confirmed that Trump has the power to boost or hinder Musk's business activities, especially his rocket company "SpaceX," which relies on federal contracts.
Musk also has his own influence in return, as he has had the opportunity to gain insight into Trump's private world. Some of the president's advisors expressed concern that those secrets could be turned into weapons, given that Musk is the largest donor in the political corridors of the Republican Party, having pledged to donate $100 million to outside committees supporting Trump, and he owns the most powerful social media platform (X).
The newspaper reported that Musk, who pumped millions of dollars into Trump's campaign last year, led a massive project to restructure the government over the past few months, eliminating thousands of federal jobs before returning to manage his businesses.
The "Financial Times" revealed on Sunday that Trump’s allies, including his billionaire supporter Elon Musk, are urging them to repair their relationship in an attempt to mitigate the political and commercial damages resulting from the sudden dispute.
It quoted Republican Senator Ted Cruz from Texas, who was in the Oval Office when Trump criticized Musk, saying: "It's unfortunate... I hope they come back together. Many conservatives feel this is not good; let's hug and reconcile."
Musk appeared seemingly open to a settlement, as he responded positively to hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who urged the duo to "make peace for the sake of our great country."
One Silicon Valley financier and major donor to Republican candidates told the "Financial Times": "Elon is not receiving calls from anyone. He is not from the people who invested billions in his companies... Businessmen in the valley are losing their minds."
Billionaire Tim Draper, who invested in Tesla and "SpaceX," urged Trump and Musk to reunite to save the "Government Efficiency" initiative, which has garnered support from many in the tech world and is being worked on by executives in Silicon Valley.
Draper told the newspaper: "It seems they are making good progress together. My advice: don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater," referring to losing something precious while discarding unwanted things.