CNN’s conservative commentator Scott Jennings used humor, and a trash can, to illustrate how Republican allies are feeling about the growing rift between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.During a panel on ‘The Lead with Jake Tapper’ Thursday, Jennings grabbed a nearby trash bin and shoved his head inside to demonstrate the GOP’s frustration. “Let me just tell you what every Republican is doing,” he said. “Here’s where we are today. Heads are in the garbage can right now. That’s the state of everybody I know at the moment.”The stunt came as tensions between Trump and Musk escalated publicly. Musk, who had supported Trump since the 2024 election and served as head of the now-defunct department of government efficiency, DOGE, broke with the former president over his “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Musk denounced the bill on X, calling it a “disgusting abomination.”Their falling-out quickly spiraled on social media, with Musk even alleging Trump’s name appears in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.Jennings, while playful, acknowledged the seriousness of the split. “It’s an ugly day, and you hate it when your friends are fighting,” he said. He emphasized that the Trump-Musk alliance had previously played a crucial role and that their goals “are not mutually exclusive.”He urged Republicans to unify, warning that Democrats are gaining ground amid the chaos. “Hopefully, cooler heads will soon prevail, and the president can get his agenda and Elon can convince the Republicans that the debt is a serious problem,” Jennings said.Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” currently under senate review, includes measures such as border security funding and eliminating taxes on overtime and tips.
