Errol Musk, the father of SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, shared his thoughts on the ongoing conflict between his son and former President Donald Trump during an interview on Al Arabiya English’s “Global News Today.” He expressed his belief that Trump will ultimately win the public dispute with Elon Musk.
During the interview, Errol Musk described the situation as somewhat trivial. When asked by host Tom Burges Watson whether this feud signifies a serious issue in the relationship between Elon and Trump, Errol responded that he sees it merely as a "bump in the road." He predicts that the tension will dissipate within a few days.
Errol Musk mentioned that he hasn’t spoken directly to his son about the matter but did send him a message encouraging him to let the situation cool down. He acknowledged that there is a sense of fatigue surrounding the conflict.
He also offered a broader perspective, suggesting that the struggle to find common ground is a universal issue, not just limited to personal relationships but evident at all levels of society. He stated, “Trump, of course, will prevail because he has been voted in by the majority of the people in America.” Errol Musk recently spent three weeks in the United States and felt that a significant portion of the population, if not all, remains supportive of Trump.
The remarks from Errol Musk highlight the ongoing dynamics between influential figures in American politics and business, reflecting both personal and public challenges in their interactions.