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Anthony Bonato, Professor of Mathematics, Toronto Metropolitan University

Musk apologizes but the bromance is over: What network science tells us about the Trump-Musk breakup

The proverbial gauntlet has been thrown down. The friendship and partnership between United States President Donald Trump and “special government employee” Elon Musk has collapsed in spectacular fashion.

On X on June 3, Musk posted about the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, calling it a “disgusting abomination.”

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