Ben Shapiro, a longtime supporter of President Trump, surprisingly turned on him and urged the president to listen to Elon Musk’s criticism of his tariff policy. Shapiro agreed with Musk, stating "Musk is right" about tariffs not being good business deals for Americans. He advised Trump to do exactly what Musk tells him to do regarding tariffs, following a feud between Musk and Peter Navarro, Trump's trade advisor.

Elon Musk publicly dissented with Trump on tariffs, stating he hopes to create a zero tariff zone between Europe and North America. This comes days after Musk resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amid speculation that his departure was linked to policy disagreements. The timing raised eyebrows, as Musk personally lost billions in market value due to the tariffs' impact on the US stock market, which experienced its worst trading week in five years.

Crowds gathered across the US on Saturday to protest against President Trump, with rallies held in over 1,200 locations. The protests were sparked by various grievances, including immigration raids and economic issues. Thousands attended events in cities such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington DC, where speakers criticized the administration's policies and wealthy donors, particularly Elon Musk. The protests came after a week of poor results for Trump and his allies, including a special congressional election in Florida and a court election in Wisconsin.

European Union regulators are preparing to fine Elon Musk’s X platform up to $1 billion for breaking disinformation laws. The move could lead to increased tensions between the EU and US, as Musk is a close adviser to President Trump. The platform may also face forced changes if it fails to comply with the Digital Services Act, which aims to combat illicit content and disinformation.