U.S.POLITICS

Trump: Musk has 'a little problem'

The remark came as Trump attacked Arizona's Democratic governor at a rally; Musk remains a close ally; the rollercoaster apparently has a gift shop.

On air: Hank Ledger and Dr. Nina Byte on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:34 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Trump: Musk has 'a little problem'”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 5:34 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Musk, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Musk's midterm money lands with a seat back at Trump's table (October 13).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat was a heavy item, and we'll keep moving.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAt a rally in Arizona on Wednesday, President Trump took a swipe at Elon Musk while going after Governor Kate Hobbs, a Democrat.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHe called the governor horrible and a dumb person, and somewhere in there said Musk has what he called a little problem.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Hill says Musk remains a close ally anyway.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA rollercoaster relationship, then, with the president gently pushing the lap bar.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA little problem. From a man who just called someone dumb at a podium.