Musk Apologizes Privately and Publicly to Trump
US President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk seem to have made up. Musk privately reached out to Trump over the phone to apologize for recent scathing comments. Following the call, Musk publicly apologized in a post on his social media platform X. Trump accepted the apology. White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt verified the affair and said that the president was happy about the development.
Musk's Statement and the Midnight Call
Early Wednesday morning (US time), Musk tweeted: "I regret my tweets against the President of the United States. They crossed a line." Musk reportedly phoned Trump at around midnight on Monday to personally apologize. Earlier, Musk had talked to Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wills. These conversations allegedly prompted Musk to mend fences with Trump.
White House Reacts to the Apology
White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt spoke on the matter. She confirmed Trump had received Musk's apology and appreciated the move. "Our attention is on the interests of the American people," she said. When asked if there was any review of government contracts associated with Musk, Leavitt replied that no such move had occurred.
Background of the Dispute
Tensions between Trump and Musk had grown following disagreements over the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a government proposal that Musk opposed. During that period, Musk accused Trump of having connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a figure involved in a sex scandal. He also claimed that Trump and his party would have lost the presidential election without his backing. Trump rejected these claims and said he did not need Musk’s support to win. He also warned of possible cuts to federal contracts and subsidies tied to Musk’s companies.
Musk Retreats Following Public Scandal
Following these threats and media criticism, Musk took back his previous remarks. These recent actions indicate an attempt to reinstate his rapport with the president and safeguard future interests with government collaborations.
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