Pakistan, June 7 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he has no intention of speaking with Elon Musk, signaling a widening rift between the two former allies amid rising political tension. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said he wasn't thinking about the Tesla CEO, but added that his administration would review Musk's substantial government contracts.
"I hope he does well with Tesla," Trump remarked, while noting, "We'll take a look at everything - it's a lot of money." A White House official later hinted Trump might even part ways with his red Tesla Model S.
The conflict began after Musk strongly opposed Trump's massive tax and spending bill, calling it a "disgusting abomination" that would balloon the national debt. On his pl...