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Musk and Trump Move Toward Reconciliation After Public Feud

Their truce follows Musk’s public regret over his harsh criticism of Trump’s spending bill, a gesture the president said he welcomed.

Overview

  • On June 11, Elon Musk posted on X that he “regretted some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week” after a private phone call with the president.
  • President Trump told the New York Post he found Musk’s apology “very nice” and referred to the tech CEO as “a friend” who “got a little bit strange.”
  • The conflict began when Musk labeled Trump’s proposed spending legislation a “disgusting abomination,” leading to a cascade of personal attacks on both sides.
  • Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles urged Musk to end the feud, prompting him to delete several inflammatory posts.
  • Following the detente, Musk’s net worth climbed by $191 million to $411.4 billion and Tesla shares rebounded as investors cheered eased political risks.