🚨 What Happened
On June 11, 2025, Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) to post:
“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.”
This marks a dramatic shift from his earlier harsh criticism of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and incendiary implications tying Trump to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Musk has since deleted the most controversial posts.
Context of the Clash
- Musk, once a substantial donor to Trump ($300 M in 2024), resigned from his advisory role amidst the dispute. marketwatch.com+6reuters.com+6axios.com+6
- Their feud erupted over Musk’s description of Trump’s tax and spending proposal as a “disgusting abomination.” youtube.com+15ft.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15
Market & Political Repercussions
- The apology lifted Tesla’s stock by ~2–2.6% in pre‑market trading.
- Trump responded by saying their relationship is “likely over” and warned Musk of “serious consequences,” including possible loss of SpaceX contracts.
What This Means—And What Comes Next
- Political pundits view Musk’s retraction as a strategic move to avoid business fallout.
- Still, Trump’s strong reaction shows the rift may not heal quickly.
- Analysts say this could impact future policy collaboration, especially in areas like deregulation and federal subsidies.
