Musk criticizes Trump advisor Navarro over tariffs, education

Elon Musk publicly criticized Peter Navarro, a senior trade advisor to President Trump, in response to the recent announcement of sweeping tariffs that resulted in a significant drop in Tesla's stock value, costing Musk nearly $18 billion. In a series of posts on his social media platform X, Musk dismissed Navarro's Harvard Ph.D. in economics as detrimental, arguing it leads to an 'ego/brains' problem, and claimed Navarro 'ain't built s--t.' This public spat highlights a rift within Trump's coalition, as some business leaders oppose his tariff policies, which Navarro argues are essential for countering foreign trade practices. Despite Musk's criticism, he has continued to support other aspects of Trump's administration. Reports suggest Musk may soon step down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency as tensions within the administration appear to rise. The situation reflects a broader concern among business leaders regarding the impact of tariffs on the economy.