A Change of Tone for Elon Musk
Musk now expresses remorse over his statements following a public spat with Trump.
Elon Musk took a step back from his heated clash with ex-president Donald Trump by issuing an apology via a series of tweets this week. In one of his messages, Musk acknowledged, "You went too far."
This apology comes hot on the heels of a notorious public spat between the two, which went viral last week. The tech giant, who heads Tesla and SpaceX, criticized Trump's fiscal policies on Twitter and even briefly supported a post advocating impeachment before retracting it.
In the past, Musk claimed credit for Trump's and the Republicans' electoral victory and hinted at launching his own political party.
Trump Responds Softly
Initially, Trump was displeased with Musk's conduct and threatened to sever ties with Musk's businesses. However, during a press conference on Monday, the former President seemed to ease his stance.
Stepping into the limelight, Trump said, "Look, I hope he's alright. We had a solid rapport, and I simply hope the best for him." The White House and Musk's teams have not yet responded to our requests for a comment.
Relevant Information (Enrichment Data)
The tumultuous journey of the relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump showcases a transformation from mutual support to intense public disagreements.
- Initially, Musk backed Trump during the 2024 presidential race, following an attempted assassination on Trump during a campaign rally[4].
- Their friendship reached an apex in August 2024 when they exchanged pleasantries via a live stream on X platform, discussing various subjects such as immigration and the economy[4].
- The feud between Trump and Musk reached new heights in June 2025 when they started trading barbs on social media, with Musk criticizing legislature backed by Trump and Trump threatening to cancel Musk's government contracts[5].
- In June 2025, Musk suggested suspending a SpaceX program crucial for NASA, but later recanted. Additionally, he cautioned Republican legislators about Trump's influence, expressing concerns about his future presence[5].
- The relationship between Trump and Musk remains strained, with the public fight symbolizing deepening ideological and personal divides in their once-united stance. The controversy reflects broader political tensions between the two influential figures[5].
- The future outcome of their relationship remains uncertain, as it's unclear whether they will reconcile or continue to air their disagreements in public.
What about the future of their relationship, will Elon Musk and Donald Trump reconcile amidst ongoing war-and-conflicts and general-news, or will their public disagreements persist as reflections of diverging ideologies and personal beliefs in the landscape of politics? Regardless, it appears that the general tone of their interactions has softened, as Musk apologized to Trump and Trump, in turn, responded with a more subdued stance during a recent press conference.
