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Elon Musk Expresses Regret Over Feud with Trump Amid Declining Republican Support

Elon Musk has publicly expressed regret for controversial posts about Donald Trump, signaling a desire to mend their relationship as Republican enthusiasm for him wanes.


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Overview

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  • Elon Musk apologized for social media posts targeting Trump, admitting they were excessive and expressing a desire to mend their relationship.
  • Trump has indicated he holds no grudges against Musk, despite their public feud, and is focused on other political matters.
  • Recent polls show a significant drop in Republican enthusiasm for Musk, from 38% to 26%, following his fallout with Trump.
  • Musk's controversial statements have led to a decline in Tesla's market value and a cooling of support among Republicans.
  • Vice President JD Vance and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles are reportedly assisting Musk in resolving his dispute with Trump.

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Emphasizes Elon Musk's decision to de-escalate his conflict with President Trump and express regret.

Elon Musk has chosen to de-escalate his conflict with President Trump.

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Trump cautioned Musk about potential repercussions for supporting Democratic candidates in future elections.

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Tesla's shares increased by almost 2.6% in pre-market trading following news of a potential reconciliation.

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Shareholders are concerned about the financial impact of Musk's feud with Trump on Tesla and his other companies.

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Elon Musk called President Donald Trump Monday night before expressing regret for harshest criticism of the president.

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Articles (35)

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The Fight Against Musk Doesn’t End With DOGE
The InterceptThe Intercept·4d·
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"…Ultimately, this is what fighting fascism looks like."

Elon Musk makes predictable moves to get back into Trump’s good graces
MSNBCMSNBC·4d·
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"…As Elon Musk tries to sidle up to Trump yet again, the richest man in the world apparently can’t avoid some public upbraiding by his own father, who basically portrayed him as a mercurial fool for going against the MAGA movement."

Some Trump Officials Now Fear Elon's 'Burn Book'
Rolling StoneRolling Stone·4d·
Left
This outlet favors left-wing views.

"…Musk's unpredictability combined with what he knows about the administration is one of the reasons why some of the Trump officials who loathe Musk and hope they never see him again have now internally advocated for a less emotionally satisfying approach to dealing with the conflict."

Elon and the Genius Trap
The AtlanticThe Atlantic·3d·
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"…Musk’s reputation has hit rock bottom."

‘They went too far’: Musk says he regrets some of his posts about Trump
The GuardianThe Guardian·5d·
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This outlet slightly leans left.

"…Musk expressed contrition for some of his tweets about Donald Trump last week, in an apparent effort to retreat from an explosive falling out that has threatened to damage the Tesla boss’s business interests."

White House Hints at Thawing of Trump-Musk Feud
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"…After Elon Musk wrote Wednesday on X that he regretted some of the things he posted about President Donald Trump the week before, Trump hinted he was ready to move on."

Elon Musk says he now 'regrets' some of his social media posts about Trump after major fallout
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"…Musk said on X in the early hours of Wednesday that he “regrets” some of the barbs he posted as he and President Donald Trump traded insults on social media and said they “went too far.”"

Elon Musk says some of his social media posts about Trump 'went too far'
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"…Musk quietly deleted some of his more inflammatory tweets from the previous week, including posts endorsing a call for Trump's impeachment, linking Trump to the files of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and saying Trump's tariffs would cause a recession this year."

Elon Musk surrenders: World's richest man is caving to Trump after their epic feud
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"…After duking it out with Trump in public forums, it seems Musk made a calculation and repositioned himself, determining it was better to be on Trump's side than to turn into his latest enemy."

Trump’s Grotesque Military Address
The BulwarkThe Bulwark·4d·
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"…This week bids fair to be a low moment in American history, as Donald Trump chooses to reveal himself fully for what he is."

Republican enthusiasm for Musk cools after his feud with Trump, a new poll finds
ABC NewsABC News·3d·
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"…Though most Republicans continue to hold a positive view of Musk, their diminished fervor suggests his vocal opposition to Trump's signature spending and tax cut legislation may have cost him some enthusiasm within the party."

Republican enthusiasm for Musk cools after his feud with Trump, a new AP-NORC poll finds
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"…Though most Republicans continue to hold a positive view of Musk, their diminished fervor suggests his vocal opposition to Trump’s signature spending and tax cut legislation may have cost him some enthusiasm within the party."

Musk apologizes for some statements in fight with Trump
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"…Musk said he regretted some social media posts he made during a public feud with President Donald Trump."

Republican enthusiasm for Musk cools after his feud with Trump, new poll finds
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"…Though most Republicans continue to hold a positive view of Musk, their diminished fervor suggests his vocal opposition to Trump’s signature spending and tax cut legislation may have cost him some enthusiasm within the party."

Poll: Musk's favorability among Republicans drops 16 points after Trump feud
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"…Though Musk isn’t as popular with Republicans as he once was, he and DOGE get a hearty high five from a healthy majority of Republicans."

Trump says he's open to reconciling with Elon Musk over ‘big, beautiful bill’ feud
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"…Trump expressed optimism about mending his relationship with Musk, stating that he is open to reconciliation and believes the spending bill will greatly benefit the country."

'They Went Too Far': Musk Repents in Wake of Busted Bromance With President Trump
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"…Elon Musk is now filled with remorse after his billionaire bromance with President Trump crashed and burned last week during a spectacular meltdown over the 'Big, Beautiful Bill.'"

Elon Musk kisses the ring
The Spectator WorldThe Spectator World·4d·
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"…Musk has not walked back much of what he posted last Thursday, including a plea for the formation of a third political party and a call to fire every senator and representative who “betrayed the American people.”"

Elon Musk expresses regret over comments about Trump after deleting most provocative tweets: 'Love to see this'
The BlazeThe Blaze·4d·
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"…Musk responded to Trump's well-wishes on X with a heart emoji, prompting further speculation that a reconciliation might be possible and that Musk, who expended over $270 million last year in hopes of getting the president elected, might ultimately be brought back into the fold."

AP-NORC Poll: Republican Enthusiasm for Musk Cools After Trump Feud
NewsmaxNewsmax·3d·
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"…Though most Republicans continue to hold a positive view of Musk, their diminished fervor suggests his vocal opposition to Trump's signature spending and tax cut legislation may have cost him some enthusiasm within the party."

AP-NORC Poll: Republican Enthusiasm for Musk Cools After Trump Feud
NewsmaxNewsmax·3d·
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"…Though most Republicans continue to hold a positive view of Musk, their diminished fervor suggests his vocal opposition to Trump's signature spending and tax cut legislation may have cost him some enthusiasm within the party."

Vance, Susie Wiles Helped Musk Back Down on Trump Attacks
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"…Elon Musk decided to try and repair his relationship with President Donald Trump after being urged to do so in a call last Friday from Vice President JD Vance and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles."

Vance, Susie Wiles Helped Musk Back Down on Trump Attacks
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"…Musk de-escalated early Wednesday, when he wrote a post on X stating that "I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.""

Musk Expresses ‘Regret’ About Some of His Anti-Trump Posts
Daily SignalDaily Signal·4d·
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"…Musk appears ready to mend fences with President Donald Trump, expressing regret over some of his social media activity attacking the president last week."

Elon Musk Changes His Tune on Trump, Expresses 'Regret'
Western JournalWestern Journal·4d·
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"…After all of that, however, it appears at least one person is ready to wave the white flag on this spat — and it’s not the commander-in-chief."

Elon Musk Walks Back Attacks on Trump
The American SpectatorThe American Spectator·4d·
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"…The apology represents a possible quelling of the feud between the billionaire and Trump, though it is unlikely the two will rejoin forces."

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