A visible thaw appears to be underway in the high-profile feud between President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk, with signals from both the White House and the billionaire himself suggesting a potential end to their recent legislative squabble, POLITICO reported.
The two influential figures, who had been embroiled in a bitter public exchange over a sweeping bill central to the President’s agenda, now seem poised to mend fences.
The escalating tensions, which played out prominently on social media, prompted interventions from White House aides and allies, who reportedly worked to de-escalate the situation.
On Thursday, President Trump, when asked by POLITICO about his highly publicized split with his onetime supporter, projected an air of nonchalance. “Oh it’s okay,” Trump stated in a brief telephone call, adding, “It’s going very well, never done better.” He then pivoted to discussing his strong favorability ratings.
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This conciliatory tone from the President marks a significant departure from the “ugly online feud” that had captivated observers, primarily centered around Musk’s vocal criticism of a “big beautiful bill” — legislation encompassing Trump’s presidential agenda, from tax cuts to immigration enforcement. The bill is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the deficit, a point of contention for Musk.
The gravity of the situation was such that close aides and allies, including hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, reportedly intervened to ease the strain. Ackman publicly urged the two men to “make peace for the benefit of our great country,” a sentiment to which Musk responded with agreement: “You’re not wrong.”
Further signaling a shift, White House aides reportedly advised President Trump to temper his public criticism of Musk and instead focus on the legislative process, according to the outlet.
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This counsel seemingly influenced Trump’s later posts on Truth Social. One such post read, “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress,” before highlighting the bill’s benefits and concluding with his signature slogan.
In a concrete step towards reconciliation, White House aides have scheduled a call with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO for Friday, aiming to broker a more formal peace between the two powerful individuals. The potential détente suggests that despite their recent very public disagreements, the strategic importance of their relationship may ultimately outweigh their differences.
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