Navarro Downplays Musk Feud Following Public Insults

The White House trade adviser insists his relationship with the Tesla CEO is positive despite sharp disagreements over tariffs and manufacturing.

Peter Navarro stated on NBC's 'Meet the Press' that he and Elon Musk have a 'great' relationship, dismissing the significance of Musk's recent insults.
Elon Musk had called Navarro a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks' after Navarro described Tesla as a 'car assembler' reliant on imported parts.
Navarro defended his stance on tariffs, emphasizing the importance of fully domestic manufacturing, while Musk advocates for a zero-tariff trade policy.
The White House characterized the dispute as a minor disagreement, with officials attributing it to differing views on trade and tariffs within the administration.
Navarro praised Musk's contributions to government efficiency, highlighting his efforts to address waste, fraud, and abuse in federal operations.