Trump Allies 'Furious' After Musk Trashes Stakeholders Of Stargate AI Initiative

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Elon Musk has sparked outrage among President Donald Trump’s allies by publicly criticizing the $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure deal. The initiative has drawn Musk’s anger, with the tech billionaire claiming its backers lack sufficient funding. Musk has unparalleled access to the White House and heads Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency. The billionaire reportedly upset senior officials with his daylong tirade against the project. GOP insiders speculate whether Musk’s dissent could signal a rift between him and Trump, though the president dismissed the criticism. Critics within Trump’s circle are calling for tighter control over Musk, citing his influence and unfiltered public remarks as disruptive.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Elon Musk has sparked outrage amongst President Donald Trump's allies by publicly criticizing

00:08the $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure deal.

00:11The issue has drawn Musk's anger, with a tech billionaire claiming

00:14its backers lack sufficient funding.

00:17Musk has unparalleled access to the White House and heads Trump's Department of Government

00:21Efficiency.

00:22The billionaire reportedly upset senior officials with his day-long tirade against the project.

00:27GOP insiders speculate whether Musk's dissent could signal a rift between him and Trump,

00:32though the president dismissed the criticism.

00:35Critics within Trump's circle are calling for tighter control over Musk,

00:38citing his influence or unfiltered public remarks are disruptive.

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