Elon Musk Apologizes for Controversial Posts About Trump on X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly apologized for a series of posts he made on X (formerly Twitter) about former U.S. President Donald Trump. Musk admitted that some of his comments "went too far," though he did not specify which ones. The apology marks a significant shift in tone after weeks of escalating tensions between the two high-profile figures.

The feud began when Trump proposed a new bill, dubbed the "big beautiful bill," which included substantial tax cuts that Musk, as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), opposed. Musk criticized the proposal on X, calling it a "disgusting monstrosity," which led to a public spat. Trump retaliated by threatening to cut subsidies and contracts for Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX.

Analysts suggest Musk's sudden conciliatory stance may be driven by the potential financial repercussions of alienating Trump, given the billions in government contracts and subsidies his businesses rely on. Tesla's stock has already suffered a significant drop this year, and further conflict could exacerbate investor concerns.

Musk has since deleted some of his controversial posts, and Trump has indicated openness to reconciliation, stating he would continue to support projects like Starlink. The situation remains fluid, with both parties signaling a desire to de-escalate tensions.