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Elon vs. Trump Smackdown! | Pivot

June 06, 2025 / 01:21

This episode discusses the fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, focusing on their recent public disagreements and market reactions. Key topics include the decline in Tesla's stock value and Trump's media company's performance.

The hosts analyze the implications of Musk's willingness to express his opinions openly, contrasting it with the behavior of other CEOs who fear backlash. They suggest that Musk's actions could inspire other leaders to stand up to Trump.

The conversation highlights the competitive dynamic between two influential figures, describing it as a dramatic confrontation reminiscent of a high school rivalry.

TLDR

Trump and Musk's public fallout impacts stock values and CEO behavior.

Episode

1:21
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We're having a good day here over at Pivot. Oh my god. Oh my god. Let's Jesus. Trump Elon Bromance is officially
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over. What do you think's happened here? I was looking for some sort of insight here other than these are just two
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toddlers. I went to Okay, who does the market think is going to win? Yeah, I'd love to know. Well, Donald Trump media
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closed down 8%. Tesla stock is down by 14%. Tesla's lost $150 billion in value today. $150 billion in destruction in
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value. I mean, essentially what Musk is doing is what every CEO is afraid to do.
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Every CEO in America has been afraid to show their true feelings and it for if they would sure hold the value. Musk
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doesn't care. But it really is arguably the two most powerful men in the world squaring off in the high school
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cafeteria. Look, Donald Trump is going to prevail cuz he's the president. But I think it's finished for him. I think
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it's finished cuz Elon is willing to go Yeah. nuclear. what you just said, interestingly enough, that that CEOs all
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want to say this to Trump, right? They want to stop being pushed around. If he's doing it, it will give permission
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to everybody else to start pushing back on Trump. We're in the middle of a wrestling match with one of those idiot
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narratives that they have there. They're throwing blows. They're causing entertainment. But in this case, I Elon
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can truly do a lot of damage to this man.

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  • 65
    Most quotable
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Episode Highlights

  • Trump-Elon Bromance Ends
    The unexpected fallout between Trump and Musk leads to significant market losses.
    “Tesla's lost $150 billion in value today.”
    @ 00m 20s
    June 06, 2025
  • CEOs Pushing Back
    Musk's boldness may inspire other CEOs to stand up against Trump.
    “If he's doing it, it will give permission to everybody else.”
    @ 00m 58s
    June 06, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • $150 billion in destruction in value.
    Elon vs. Trump Smackdown! | Pivot
  • Musk doesn't care.
    Elon vs. Trump Smackdown! | Pivot
  • It's finished for him.
    Elon vs. Trump Smackdown! | Pivot
  • Elon can truly do a lot of damage to this man.
    Elon vs. Trump Smackdown! | Pivot

Key Moments

  • Bromance Over00:04
  • Market Crash00:20
  • CEO Rebellion00:58
  • Wrestling Match01:04