‘Men Have Disagreements’ — The Musk-Trump Implosion Leaves Washington Gawking

“It was always destined to end this way,” said one Republican close to the White House.

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It only took about 140 hours for one of the world’s most powerful political alliances to crumble.

Elon Musk — who only a few months ago posted that he loved President Donald Trump “as much as a straight man can love another man” — has ignited a flame war with the president, leaving Republicans and much of everyone else in politics gawking.

“He’s lost his damn mind,” Rep. Troy Nehls said of Musk on Thursday. Other members were just content to stand back and watch. “I learned in Proverbs, don’t get in the middle of fights, that’s my official statement,” said Rep. Don Bacon.