Trump's bromance with Musk ends badly. What can or will Trump do to punish or threaten Musk?

[Doodley]

[Attilatheblond]

1. If he tries, Elon is likely to buy primary races for Trump's toady GOP legislators.

The only winners will be the media companies cashing big checks for ad buys.

I probably need to check my popcorn stash.

[Doodley]

7. I like that thought, but Democrats would also be the winners!

[Arazi]

2. Pull his govt contracts

But then Musk can use his billions to influence Senators to thwart passage of the bill.

Imo, it’s just theater atm until one of them decides to inflict real pain.

Both of them know where the bodies are buried

[Doodley]

8. It will be juicy entertainment!

[RB77]

3. Tarriffs

And name calling.

[Doodley]

9. The actions of a child!

[Deuxcents]

4. Can TSF go after his funds..how much of his wealth is tangible?

[Doodley]

10. Do you mean pull government contracts and funding?

[Deuxcents]

12. No..how much of his fortune is in cash or readily accessible?

[Ocelot II]

13. Most rich people don't have extensive cash assets but leep it in their businesses

or properties. A lot of Musk's fortune is in Tesla stock, plus his other businesses. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealth_of_Elon_Musk#:~:text=Elon%20Musk%20is%20the%20wealthiest,stakes%20in%20Tesla%20and%20SpaceX.

[Doodley]

14. I'm not sure what you are suggesting.

[Attilatheblond]

15. Maybe he will have his masked human traffickers put a net over Elon

and drop him off in some Third World Country with no ATMs

[H2O Man]

5. Speak well of him.

Recommended.

[Doodley]

11. Meaning he will be doomed?

[H2O Man]

17. Yes

[Ocelot II]

6. Musk can fund the elections of Trump opponents in Congress.

But Trump can get Musk's government contracts revoked. So there might be a standoff, or a fight to the death.

[Attilatheblond]

16. Maybe Trump will suddenly notice that Elon violated his original VISA and have him deported to a hell hole

[Maru Kitteh]

18. Did it? I'm not convinced.

They’re just too useful to each other to quit each other.

[JI7]

19. Hopefully they both destroy each other.