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Musk calls Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks'

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Elon Musk on Tuesday blasted President Donald Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, as a "moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks."

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Apr 6, 2025
Musk spars with Trump trade adviser in escalating tariff spat
Headline from The Hill ·
Apr 8, 2025Newest
Musk calls Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks'
Headline from NBC New York ·

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23 articles, oldest first.

New York Post
Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro hits back at Elon Musk’s tariff criticism: ‘He’s simply protecting his own interests’ (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 5, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Top White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said Elon Musk is only looking after his own interests after the world’s richest man criticized him and seemed to...
Seattle Times
Musk Calls Navarro a ‘Moron’ as Trump Tariff Spat Gets Messy (opens Seattle Times)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
In a flurry of posts on his social media platform X, Musk called the president
The New Republic
Elon Musk Clashes With Top Trump Adviser as Tariff Tensions Boil Over (opens The New Republic)
Published Apr 7, 2025
The New Republic's feed description
Elon Musk called trade adviser Peter Navarro a “moron.”
Breitbart News
'He Ain't Built Sh*t': Elon Musk Fires at Trump Econ Adviser Peter Navarro over Tariffs (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Peter Navarro, President Donald Trump's top adviser on trade and manufacturing, has become the subject of Elon Musk's tariff criticism.
CNN
‘Truly a moron’: Musk escalates spat with Trump trade adviser as he divides with White House over tariffs (opens CNN)
Published Apr 7, 2025
CNN's feed description
Elon Musk took another jab at President Donald Trump’s senior trade adviser Peter Navarro Tuesday, calling him a “moron” on social media as the Tesla CEO further splits from the White House’s tariffs plan.
NBC New York
Musk calls Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks' (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 7, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
Elon Musk on Tuesday blasted President Donald Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, as a "moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks."
Rolling Stone
Elon Unloads on Trump's Top Trade Adviser: 'Truly a Moron' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description
Elon Musk leveled a series of attacks against Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro during a dispute about the president's tariff policies.
Deadline
Trading Jabs About The Trade War: Elon Musk Bashes Peter Navarro As Tariff Tiff Divides Trump Allies (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Deadline's feed description
Navarro had dismissed Musk's criticisms and pegged the billionaire as a "car assembler."
Gizmodo
Elon Musk Calls Peter Navarro a 'Moron' as Trump's Tariffs Leave Americans Nervous (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Gizmodo's feed description
Navarro said Musk wasn't a manufacturer of cars, just an "assembler."
Latin Times
Elon Musk Escalates Rift With Top Trump Official: 'Dumber Than a Sack of Bricks' (opens Latin Times)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
Elon Musk escalated the feud with Trump adviser Peter Navarro, who had dismissed his stance on tariffs
Forbes
Musk Slams Trump Trade Adviser Peter Navarro Over Tariffs: ‘Truly A Moron’ (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Musk hasn’t explicitly rebuked or endorsed Trump’s new tariff policy.
The Hill
Musk calls Navarro ‘moron’ after ‘demonstrably false’ claims about Tesla (opens The Hill)
Published Apr 7, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Tech billionaire Elon Musk slammed President Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro on Tuesday, calling him “truly a moron” in their latest spat over the administration’s new import taxes. “Navarro is truly a moron.
Breitbart News
'Moron': Musk Continues Anti-Tariff Tirade at Peter Navarro (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Elon Musk has continued his public feud with Trump adviser Peter Navarro for his role in the reciprocal tariffs, calling him a "moron."
New York Post
Elon Musk rips ‘moron’ Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro: ‘Dumber than a sack of bricks’ (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 7, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Billionaire Elon Musk escalated his attacks against White House trade adviser Peter Navarro Tuesday, calling him a “moron” and “dumber than a...
Insider
Elon Musk calls Trump advisor Peter Navarro 'truly a moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks' (opens Insider)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Insider's feed description
Elon Musk amped up his criticism of Donald Trump's top trade advisor, calling him a "moron" amid tariff turmoil.
Quartz
Elon Musk calls Peter Navarro 'dumber than a sack of bricks' as Trump trade feud gets bitter (opens Quartz)
Published Apr 7, 2025
Quartz's feed description
Navarro had previously called Musk a "car manufacturer" and suggested the Tesla CEO's issue with tariffs was related to his car company
CBS News
Elon Musk feuds with Peter Navarro on tariffs as White House says "boys will be boys" (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 7, 2025
CBS News's feed description
The world's richest person called a key Trump trade adviser "dumber than a sack of bricks" Tuesday.
The Hill
Musk spars with Trump trade adviser in escalating tariff spat (opens The Hill)
Published Apr 7, 2025
The Hill's feed description
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk spars with Trump trade adviser in escalating tariff spat Tech billionaire Elon Musk called President Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro “truly a moron” Tuesday, escalating their spat over the administration’s import taxes.
NBC News
Elon Musk calls Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro a 'moron' and 'dumber than a sack of bricks' (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 7, 2025
NBC News's feed description
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk on Tuesday blasted President Donald Trump's top trade adviser, Peter Navarro, as a "moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks" in a spat that underscores the discord among the president's top allies over his sweeping tariffs set to go into effect this week.

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