In a surprising turn of events, Peter Navarro, a leading trade adviser to Donald Trump, has taken the high road after Elon Musk publicly blasted him as a "moron" and claimed he was "dumber than a sack of bricks." How did Navarro respond? With a confident declaration that he and Musk are "great."

Navarro's Reaction: 'I've Been Called Worse'!

During an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press, Navarro downplayed Musk's scathing comments. He noted, "I’ve been called worse," emphasizing that all is well between him and the controversial Tesla CEO. In a nod to Musk's so-called 'department of government efficiency' (Doge), he added, "Everything's fine with Elon," clearly trying to keep the peace.

Tariff Troubles: The Sparks That Ignited the Feud

The tensions between the two stem from Musk's disdain for Trump's global tariffs, which Navarro played a key role in shaping. Recently, Trump set these tariffs at 10% for most countries, but with some nations facing even steeper trade penalties. Musk took to social media to lambaste Navarro, reiterating that he is "truly a moron" and ridiculing his lack of construction experience, saying he "ain’t built shit."

The Feud Escalates!

In a twist, Navarro referred to Musk as just a "car assembler" rather than a true innovator. When pressed about Musk's criticism potentially affecting Trump's decisions on tariffs, Navarro remained noncommittal. Instead, he pivoted to discuss a more personal matter—his recent incarceration.

Navarro's Spell in Prison: 'Nobody Should Have to Go Through That'!

Navarro revealed he spent four months in prison starting in March 2024 for defying a subpoena related to the investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot. "Nobody should have to come into this government and have that happen or have to go to jail like I did," he stated, hinting that he had no regrets, particularly after being appointed as a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing following Trump's election victory.

Musk's Silence: What’s Next for the duo?

Despite Navarro's attempts to dismiss Musk's insults, the Twitter titan has yet to respond publicly to Navarro's comments or position. As the saga between these two high-profile figures continues, the spotlight remains on how their relationship might evolve amidst the backdrop of political and economic intrigue.