Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has publicly expressed regret over some of his recent social media posts that targeted President Donald Trump, acknowledging that they went ‘too far.’ In a statement on X, Musk admitted that he had made ‘some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week’ which were excessive. This follows a series of public confrontations between the two, including Musk’s allegations that the Trump administration was withholding information from the Epstein investigation due to Trump’s involvement. Musk had previously claimed that Trump was listed in the Justice Department’s Epstein files, a statement he later deleted. Despite the tense exchange, both parties have since shown signs of softening their positions. Trump, who initially called Musk ‘totally lost,’ has expressed hope for a better relationship, and Musk has responded to a clip of Trump wishing him well with a heart emoji. The recent public spat highlights the complex dynamics between the two public figures, with Musk’s recent actions signaling a potential thaw in their contentious relationship.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has publicly expressed regret over some of his recent social media posts that targeted President Donald Trump, acknowledging that they went ‘too far.’ In a statement on X, Musk admitted that he had made ‘some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week’ which were excessive. This follows a series of public confrontations between the two, including Musk’s allegations that the Trump administration was withholding information from the Epstein investigation due to Trump’s involvement. Musk had previously claimed that Trump was listed in the Justice Department’s Epstein files, a statement he later deleted. Despite the tense exchange, both parties have since shown signs of softening their positions.
Trump, who initially called Musk ‘totally lost,’ has expressed hope for a better relationship, and Musk has responded to a clip of Trump wishing him well with a heart emoji. The recent public spat highlights the complex dynamics between the two public figures, with Musk’s recent actions signaling a potential thaw in their contentious relationship. Musk had been a senior advisor to Trump’s administration before his recent exit from the Department of Government Efficiency. Trump, in a recent post, claimed that Musk ‘wore thin’ and was asked to leave, citing the removal of the EV Mandate that Musk had opposed. Musk, in turn, had suggested that Trump should be impeached and replaced by Vice President Vance. However, Trump has now stated that he is ‘very disappointed’ in Musk’s vocal criticisms of his spending bill, which Musk claimed was a result of disagreements over electric vehicle incentives.
Both Musk and Trump have appeared to be moving towards a more conciliatory stance, with Musk sharing Trump’s comments on the L.A. riots and responding with American flag emojis. This shift in tone indicates that the intense public feud may be beginning to subside, though the underlying political and personal tensions remain. The incident underscores the complexities of public discourse involving high-profile figures and the potential for both conflict and reconciliation in their interactions.