Elon Musk expresses 'regret' for social media posts about Donald Trump
Elon Musk has publicly expressed regret over some of the posts he made about President Donald Trump, acknowledging that they "went too far."
The remarks, posted on Musk’s social media platform, X, marks the latest shift in the tumultuous relationship between the billionaire tech entrepreneur and the US president.
Musk’s statement of remorse follows a bitter and public exchange between the two men.
I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.
Musk, who played a key role in Trump’s 2024 election campaign, using his vast financial resources to help secure a Republican victory, had recently criticised Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a massive tax and spending package making its way through Congress.
Musk’s sharp criticisms of the bill and his departure from his government role sparked a fiery response from Trump.
Trump, speaking to reporters in early June, expressed his disappointment with Musk, saying, "Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore."
He also took to Truth Social, accusing Musk of "going CRAZY!" and suggesting the termination of Musk’s government subsidies and contracts.
In response, Musk accused the Trump administration of suppressing the release of the so-called Epstein Files, and he supported calls for Trump’s impeachment.
These posts have since been deleted.
The social media feud came to a head when Trump declared their relationship over.
Trump appeared to soften his stance on Monday, stating, “I wish him well,” adding that he would not have a problem with Musk calling him.
While Trump hinted that he may move his Tesla off-site, he made it clear that the Starlink service provided by Musk’s SpaceX would remain in use at the White House.
Musk’s statement of regret, without specifying which posts he was referring to, indicates a potential de-escalation in tensions.
Shares of Tesla rose by 2.7% following Musk’s post, according to local media reports.
While the two powerful men’s public feud has sparked intense debate, Musk’s apology suggests that he may be open to repairing his relationship with the President, despite their differences over policy and the handling of the recent protests.