Clash Royale

“The meeting was a potential turning point after the frenetic first weeks of Mr. Trump’s second term. It yielded the first significant indication that Mr. Trump was willing to put some limits on Mr. Musk, whose efforts have become the subject of several lawsuits and prompted concerns from Republican lawmakers, some of whom have complained directly to the president.” NYT (Gift Article): Inside the Explosive Meeting Where Trump Officials Clashed With Elon Musk. Is this the beginning of a breakup? Will Trump put limits on Doge? Which of our two presidents is actually more powerful? Why are we even hearing the details of this meeting?

+ WSJ (Gift Article): Tesla’s Fortunes Fall as Musk Rises in Trump World.

+ Tesla’s stock slide may be temporary and it contrasts with Musk’s growing SpaceX empire, and his growing power when it comes to international affairs. FT: Europe races to find Starlink alternatives for Ukraine. “Four satellite operators in talks over back-up for Kyiv if Elon Musk switches off broadband service.”