Incident Description
White House Press Secretary characterized the April confrontation between and Treasury Secretary as a "robust disagreement" rather than a physical altercation, despite reports of Musk colliding with Bessent.
The altercation allegedly escalated after Bessent accused Musk of fraudulent behavior, requiring intervention from bystanders, as per 's account. Neither Musk nor Bessent has publicly commented on the incident.
Political and Operational Context
The disagreement reportedly stemmed from discussions on the , which Musk opposed, leading to tensions with the Trump administration.
Amidst the feud, Musk has criticized the Trump administration, affecting his relationships and the value of his companies, while Trump plans to sell a Tesla following Musk's allegations against him.