Introduction
In a move that surprised both political and tech watchers, Elon Musk personally called U.S. President Donald Trump on June 9 to express regret over recent online attacks. The phone call followed days of harsh posts from Musk on his social platform X (formerly Twitter), where he criticized Trump’s leadership, policy decisions, and past associations.
Background: The Musk-Trump Clash
The feud erupted after Musk posted a series of inflammatory comments about Trump, including:
- Calling Trump “ungrateful” toward tech entrepreneurs
- Endorsing calls for Trump’s impeachment
- Mocking his legislative output as “one big, beautiful bill”
- Referencing Trump’s alleged link to the Jeffrey Epstein case (which he later deleted)
Musk’s Public Apology
On June 11, Musk posted:
“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.”
Though he didn’t specify which posts he regretted, sources say Musk had been privately urged to de-escalate by Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Trump’s Reaction: No Hard Feelings
In an interview with New York Post columnist Miranda Devine, Trump said:
“Look, I have no hard feelings. I was really surprised that that happened… I think he feels very badly that he said that, actually.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also confirmed that the administration appreciates Musk’s gesture and that there are no immediate plans to review federal contracts with SpaceX or Tesla.
Business Impact: Safe for Now
Despite the political spat, government contracts remain unaffected. SpaceX continues to work with NASA and the Department of Defense, while Tesla remains a leader in the EV market.
The Bigger Picture
Though Musk and Trump have clashed before, this was the most public fallout yet. Political analysts believe the rift may signal deeper cracks in the conservative-tech alliance, especially as both sides eye influence heading into the 2028 U.S. presidential race.
Are They Friends Again?
So far, Musk hasn’t deleted most of the controversial posts, leaving many to wonder if the feud is truly over. Trump, however, appears ready to move on — for now.
Conclusion
Whether this apology marks the end of the Musk-Trump saga or just a brief pause, one thing is clear: both men know how to dominate headlines. With Trump managing immigration protests and Musk balancing innovation with influence, this relationship will be one to watch.
For more on current U.S. political tensions, read about Trump’s military deployment in Los Angeles.