In an appearance on Al Arabiya English’s “Global News Today” on Friday, Errol Musk, father of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, weighed in on the recent tensions between his son and President Donald Trump, expressing confidence that Trump would ultimately come out on top.
“It seems a bit silly to me,” Musk remarked when asked about the conflict.
During the interview, host Tom Burges Watson posed a question about whether the situation signaled a permanent rift or a temporary clash. “Do you think this is a bump in the road, or do you think this is the end of the road for the relationship between your son and Mr. Trump?” he asked.
“Just a bump in the road. It will fizzle out in a few days,” Errol Musk responded.
He admitted he hasn’t been in direct contact with his son regarding the dispute but said, “I haven’t spoken to him, but I did send him a message, you know, telling him to make sure this fizzles out.”
Musk went on to reflect on the broader implications of the disagreement, saying, “I think there’s a bit of tiredness here. But, I would say that, in some ways, you know, it’s good that the older person sees that even at the highest levels, people struggle. You know, it’s not just in your home with your own family, but at all levels, people struggle to find common ground with each other. And, I think that’s all we’re seeing now.”
He concluded his comments by asserting his belief in Trump’s enduring popularity and political strength. “Trump, of course, will prevail because he has been voted in by the majority of the people in America. I’ve just spent three weeks in America. The people on, I would like to say 80%, but actually 100% behind Trump.”
{Matzav.com}