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Polish foreign minister takes aim at Musk after Trump clash

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Posted on June 6, 2025

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WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland's foreign minister poked fun at Elon Musk late on Thursday, returning to a social media spat from March after the Tesla and SpaceX boss spectacularly fell out with U.S.

Poland's Foreign Minister Challenges Musk Amid Trump Tensions

WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland's foreign minister poked fun at Elon Musk late on Thursday, returning to a social media spat from March after the Tesla and SpaceX boss spectacularly fell out with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Warsaw's top diplomat Radoslaw Sikorski found himself embroiled in an extraordinarily public clash with Musk and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in March after he said Ukraine may need an alternative to the Starlink satellite service.

Amid a flurry of posts on his social media platform X, Musk had told Sikorski to "Be quiet, small man".

On Thursday simmering tensions between Musk and Trump exploded into a public feud, as the president threatened to cut off government contracts to companies run by the world's richest man. Musk suggested Trump should be impeached.

Sikorski took aim at Musk in a post on X, saying "See, big man, politics is harder than you thought."

There was no immediate response to the post from Musk.

(Reporting by Alan Charlish; Editing by Aidan Lewis)

Key Takeaways

  • Poland's foreign minister reignites a social media spat with Elon Musk.
  • The clash follows Musk's fallout with President Trump.
  • Sikorski previously suggested Ukraine might need a Starlink alternative.
  • Musk and Trump are involved in a public feud over government contracts.
  • Sikorski mocks Musk's political understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Radoslaw Sikorski say to Elon Musk?
Sikorski posted on X, saying, 'See, big man, politics is harder than you thought.'
What sparked the public feud between Musk and Trump?
Tensions escalated when Trump threatened to cut off government contracts to companies run by Musk.
How did Musk respond to Sikorski's comments?
There was no immediate response from Musk to Sikorski's post.
What was the nature of the original clash in March?
The clash began when Sikorski suggested Ukraine might need an alternative to Musk's services.
Who were the key figures involved in the March dispute?
The key figures included Radoslaw Sikorski, Elon Musk, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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