Donald Trump and Elon Musk's relationship has been a rollercoaster, from Musk being a key advisor in the White House, even heading the Department of Government Efficiency, to a public fallout over policy disagreements.

The comments come as the Trump admin debates how far it can go to exert control over cities struggling with crime and political infighting.

If proof was required that unique currents are motivating technology billionaire Elon Musk, it was supplied in late June. For those who have forgotten, Musk and President Donald Trump were all but joined at the hip during the 2024 presidential campaign and early in Trump’s presidency as Musk led the advisory Department of Government Efficiency,