Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

6/6/25: Elon Floats Trump Coup, Bannon Says Deport Elon, Israel Protests & MORE!

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Jun 6, 2025
Medea Benjamin, a renowned political activist and co-founder of Code Pink, joins the conversation to discuss the volatile dynamics between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The hosts explore Musk’s controversial political maneuvers and their implications for the GOP. Benjamin shares insights on activism challenging the narrative around Gaza, reflecting on generational shifts in public opinion. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accountability and mobilizing for humanitarian efforts, all while addressing the complexities of political divides within both major parties.
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INSIGHT

Elon-Trump Fallout Escalates Fast

  • The Elon and Trump breakup surprised many by escalating quickly rather than slowly disentangling.
  • Changes in political donations and NASA appointment disputes fueled the abrupt fallout.
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Trump Holds Power Over Musk

  • Trump has been rhetorically restrained compared to Elon due to having stronger leverage like government contracts.
  • Musk's monopoly on SpaceX and Starlink gives him unique power that Trump can threaten to withdraw.
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Trump Views Feud As Winning

  • Trump believes he's winning the public feud and sees Elon as a political drag.
  • Trump capitalizes on the breakup to deflect issues within his administration onto Musk.
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