Overview

• Aides from both camps met privately in an effort to pause the high-profile dispute over Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
• Trump warned that Musk would face “serious consequences” if he uses his financial clout to back Democrats who oppose his budget legislation.
• Musk deleted his post alleging Trump’s presence in the Epstein files and signaled a retreat from his most incendiary public comments.
• The feud was ignited by Musk’s criticism of the OBBB as a “disgusting abomination” and Trump’s counter-threats to cancel government contracts with Musk’s companies.
• Despite the talks, officials say the relationship remains uncertain, with no plans for direct communication between Trump and Musk.