Musk appears to extend an olive branch to Trump following public feud
The ongoing feud between SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump seems to be showing signs of cooling down. The two high-profile figures had been engaged in a public spat, with Musk criticizing Trump’s tax and spending package and Trump accusing Musk of opposing it due to the elimination of an electric vehicle tax credit.
However, tensions appeared to ease as Musk shared a post from Trump regarding the riots in Los Angeles over the weekend. In the post, Trump criticized Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Bass for their handling of the situation, calling the rioters “troublemakers and insurrectionists.” Musk also reposted a message from Vice President JD Vance, showing support for the administration’s efforts to restore order.
This move by Musk to share Trump’s posts could be seen as an endorsement of the administration’s response to the riots. It comes after Trump dismissed rumors of a phone call between him and Musk, stating that “Elon’s totally lost it.” The president also expressed disappointment in Musk’s opposition to the tax and spending package, claiming that the tech mogul had initially supported it.
The public feud between Musk and Trump had escalated in recent days, with both figures trading barbs and accusations. Musk had criticized the bill as a “disgusting abomination,” while Trump accused him of only developing a problem with it after learning about cuts to electric vehicle credits. Despite their differences, Musk claimed that Trump wouldn’t have won the 2024 election without his support.
The White House has taken action to address the riots in Los Angeles, deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to address the lawlessness. This move has faced backlash from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who accused Trump of violating state sovereignty by placing the troops under federal command. Newsom called for the troops to be returned to his command, stating that the deployment was inflaming tensions and diverting resources from where they are needed.
As the situation in Los Angeles continues to unfold, the relationship between Musk and Trump appears to be evolving. Musk’s decision to share Trump’s posts on social media could signal a shift towards cooperation and reconciliation between the two influential figures. Only time will tell if this apparent thaw in tensions will lead to a more harmonious relationship between SpaceX and the Trump administration.
