Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to walk back earlier criticisms of President Donald Trump in a late-night post on X Wednesday morning, following a social media feud between the two prominent figures.
The exchange stemmed from Musk’s vocal opposition to a reconciliation bill currently being considered by Congress.
At approximately 3:04 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Musk posted, “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.” This marked a noticeable shift in tone after a series of public remarks exchanged between Musk and Trump on their respective social media platforms.
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The initial dispute ignited from Musk’s criticism of the reconciliation bill. The Tesla chief had cited projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which estimated the bill would increase the national deficit by $2.4 trillion over the next decade.
This social media spat comes on the heels of Musk’s recent departure from a senior advisory role within the White House. He had been leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a department established by then-President Trump via an executive order on January 20th. Musk stepped down from this position at the end of May.
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According to DOGE’s website, the department has identified $180 billion in savings since its inception, translating to an average of $1,118.01 per taxpayer.
The organization’s website provides detailed breakdowns of these identified savings, categorizing them into contracts, leases, and grants, and also offers information on federal spending, the federal workforce, and government regulations.
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