In a notable shift, Elon Musk has expressed regret over a series of critical social media posts directed at U.S. President Donald Trump, admitting that some of his remarks “went too far.” The acknowledgment, made on Musk’s platform X, hints at a possible thaw in tensions after weeks of escalating hostilities between the tech mogul and the president.
The feud, which had become increasingly personal and public, erupted after Musk harshly criticized Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk had previously been a major financial supporter of Trump’s 2024 campaign and held a key advisory role in the administration before stepping down amid growing policy disagreements.
Trump responded with characteristic bluntness, telling reporters, “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore,” and later accusing Musk of “going CRAZY!” in a post on Truth Social. He even floated the idea of cutting government contracts and subsidies to Musk’s companies.
In turn, Musk intensified his attacks, alleging that the Trump administration was deliberately stalling the release of the controversial Epstein Files. He also backed calls for Trump’s impeachment, adding fuel to the already fiery political discourse.
However, the tone shifted this week when Trump told reporters, “I wish him well,” and suggested he would be open to communication. While hinting that Tesla facilities might be moved, he confirmed that Starlink—SpaceX’s satellite internet service—would remain operational at the White House.
Musk’s apology did not reference specific posts but was widely interpreted as an olive branch. The tech billionaire’s comments also appeared to resonate positively with investors, as Tesla shares rose 2.7% following the post, according to local media.
While it’s unclear whether this signals a full reconciliation, Musk’s softened stance suggests an openness to mending ties with the Trump administration amid growing national and corporate challenges.
