In a recent statement on social media platform X, Elon Musk conveyed regret over remarks he made targeted at President Donald Trump. Musk noted, "I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far," signaling a shift in tone after a public disagreement. This fallout arose after Musk criticized Trump’s tax bill, labeling it a "disgusting abomination." Following Musk's incendiary comments, Trump responded by severing ties, stating he had no intention of reconciling their relationship.
Elon Musk Expresses Regret Over Recent Trump Comments
Elon Musk Expresses Regret Over Recent Trump Comments
In an unexpected twist, billionaire Elon Musk reflects on his controversial remarks about President Trump amidst their escalating feud.
The tax proposal, encompassing significant tax cuts and increased military expenditure, passed through the House of Representatives in the previous month and is now being evaluated by senators. Musk urged the public to call their representatives, encouraging them to “kill the bill,” claiming that it could potentially lead to a recession in the latter half of the year.
Musk also made controversial claims, alleging Trump’s involvement in undisclosed government files related to the deceased Jeffrey Epstein, to which the White House strongly dismissed as baseless. In an interview, Trump rebuked Musk’s remarks, asserting that he had "lost his mind." Trump suggested that these statements could jeopardize Musk's government contracts valued at approximately $38 billion with SpaceX, one of Musk’s key ventures.
Musk appeared to retract many of his comments over the weekend, including calls for Trump’s impeachment. Previously, Musk was known as a leading donor to Trump’s 2024 campaign and a figure closely aligned with the former president, which made this rift particularly surprising. Following the feud, former Trump advisor Steve Bannon even called for Musk's deportation, while US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope for reconciliation, albeit acknowledging the challenge given Musk's current stance. Most Republicans seem to advocate for a mending of their relationship, contrasting with Democrats who observe the unfolding drama with interest. This discord arose shortly after Musk's brief tenure with the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which lasted just over four months.
Musk also made controversial claims, alleging Trump’s involvement in undisclosed government files related to the deceased Jeffrey Epstein, to which the White House strongly dismissed as baseless. In an interview, Trump rebuked Musk’s remarks, asserting that he had "lost his mind." Trump suggested that these statements could jeopardize Musk's government contracts valued at approximately $38 billion with SpaceX, one of Musk’s key ventures.
Musk appeared to retract many of his comments over the weekend, including calls for Trump’s impeachment. Previously, Musk was known as a leading donor to Trump’s 2024 campaign and a figure closely aligned with the former president, which made this rift particularly surprising. Following the feud, former Trump advisor Steve Bannon even called for Musk's deportation, while US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope for reconciliation, albeit acknowledging the challenge given Musk's current stance. Most Republicans seem to advocate for a mending of their relationship, contrasting with Democrats who observe the unfolding drama with interest. This discord arose shortly after Musk's brief tenure with the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which lasted just over four months.
