China Backs Elon Musk After Trump's 'Close Up Shop' Warning Over 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'

Jul 4, 2025 China China Politics
China Backs Elon Musk After Trump's 'Close Up Shop' Warning Over 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'

Elon Musk finds support in China after Donald Trump's warning. Chinese social media rallies behind Musk amid his feud with Trump over a debated bill.

China Rallies Behind Elon Musk Amidst Trump's Criticism

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has found an unlikely ally in Chinese social media users as his feud with U.S. President Donald Trump escalates over the controversial 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'.

Weibo Users Voice Support

Users on the Chinese social media platform, Weibo, are demonstrating strong support for Musk's stance against Trump. The hashtag #MuskWantsToBuildAnAmericaParty is gaining significant traction.

One Weibo user wrote, "Brother Musk, you've got over a billion people on our side backing you." Another commented, "When you've had enough, there's no need to keep putting up with it."

Musk's Political Aspirations?

The support comes after Musk claimed he would consider founding a political party if the Senate passed Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

Some users are pondering the implications of Musk entering politics. "If Elon Musk were to found a political party, his tech-driven mindset could inject fresh energy into politics. The potential for change is significant – and worth watching," one user shared.

Trump's Retort

Trump has criticized Musk's opposition to the bill, suggesting that without subsidies, Musk would have to "close up shop and head back home to South Africa."

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