According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, White House aides are growing frustrated with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for escalating a public dispute with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX (source: freebeacon.com, Sawyer Merritt). This ongoing feud is causing internal distractions within the administration and may delay or complicate the advancement of critical AI-driven transportation initiatives, as Musk is a significant player in autonomous vehicle and AI innovation. The conflict underscores the importance of stable government-industry relationships for the successful deployment of AI technologies in transportation and mobility sectors.