Conservative Americans Applaud Trump’s Bold Tariff Strategy While Tech Billionaire Elon Musk and His Brother Clash with White House Trade Advisor
In a stunning public statement Tuesday night, Kimball Musk — brother of tech mogul Elon Musk — urged President Donald J. Trump to fire his senior trade advisor, Peter Navarro, amid a fiery dispute over tariffs and American manufacturing.
“President Trump, if Peter Navarro wasn’t honest with you about Ron Vara, what else might he be hiding? It’s time to put America First — and remove him,” Kimball Musk wrote in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
The comments add fuel to a growing clash between Navarro and Elon Musk, who currently leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration. At the heart of the dispute: America’s trade policies, tariffs on foreign-made goods, and the future of U.S.-based manufacturing.
Trump’s 25% Vehicle Tariff Sparks National Debate
President Trump recently announced a sweeping 25% tariff on imported vehicles — a bold move aimed at reviving American jobs, strengthening domestic production, and protecting U.S. companies from unfair foreign competition. The tariffs are part of the President’s larger America First economic strategy, which continues to receive widespread support from working-class Americans and patriotic small business owners.
But Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and longtime critic of trade restrictions, took issue with Navarro’s public remarks. In a heated online exchange, Navarro claimed Tesla is not truly a manufacturer — but merely a “car assembler” using foreign parts sourced from China, Japan, and Taiwan.
“Navarro is truly a moron,” Elon Musk fired back. “What he says here is demonstrably false.”
Musk went on to blast Navarro’s credibility, sarcastically referencing a fictional persona — “Ron Vara” — that Navarro once cited in academic work. “Navarro is dumber than a sack of bricks,” Musk added.
Elon Musk vs. Trump’s Trade Team
While Musk has advocated for a “zero-tariff” policy between the U.S. and Europe, his views conflict with the Trump administration’s goal of reindustrializing America and bringing manufacturing jobs back home.
Navarro defended the new tariffs, stating they are “designed to stop the outsourcing of American labor and push companies like Tesla to make their vehicles with parts made here in the USA.”
The White House, staying focused on policy over personal drama, offered a humorous response through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who quipped, “Boys will be boys.”
Why It Matters for Older Americans
For millions of older, patriotic Americans — especially those who remember the manufacturing boom of the 1950s and ‘60s — President Trump’s latest tariff push feels like a return to common sense. Restoring American jobs, securing our supply chains, and ending dependence on adversarial nations like China remain top concerns for retirees, veterans, and hard-working families across the country.
As the 2024 election cycle heats up and global tensions rise, President Trump’s clear-eyed focus on U.S. industry has never been more relevant.
