From feud to regret: Elon Musk says Trump posts ‘went too far’

Elon Musk’s public statement that he “regrets” some of his recent social media posts about Donald Trump, acknowledging they “went too far,” marks a notable turn in their highly publicised feud. This comes after a period of escalating tensions and sharp exchanges between the two powerful figures.  

The animosity largely began with Musk’s departure from a government advisory role under Trump. This was quickly followed by Musk’s strong criticism of a Republican tax and spending bill, which he dubbed a “disgusting abomination.” He even went so far as to urge political retribution against Republican lawmakers who supported it.  

Trump, in turn, reacted swiftly and forcefully. He warned Musk of “serious consequences” if the tech billionaire were to fund primary challengers against sitting Republican lawmakers, implying that federal contracts for Musk’s companies (like SpaceX) could be at risk. Trump also publicly stated that his relationship with Musk was “over” and that he had “no intention of speaking to him.”  

The Epstein Allegations and Deleted Posts:

The feud reached its peak when Musk made a series of incendiary posts on X (formerly Twitter), including an unsubstantiated claim linking Trump to the Jeffrey Epstein files. Musk suggested that Trump’s name was in the still-sealed documents related to the convicted sex offender and that the files were being deliberately suppressed to protect the president. He offered no evidence for these claims and urged users to “mark this post for the future,” stating, “The truth will come out.”  

However, within days, these posts, along with others accusing the president of wrongdoing, were deleted by Musk without explanation. This deletion fueled speculation and prompted calls from some social media users for clarity on whether Musk’s claims were true or false.  

Musk’s Regret and Public Reaction:

Musk’s recent post, stating “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” indicates a desire to de-escalate the situation. While he did not specify which posts he regretted, the timing strongly suggests it includes the Epstein-related allegations and his broader attacks on Trump’s policies.  

I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 11, 2025

The public reaction to Musk’s apology has been mixed. Some Trump supporters have praised it as a sign of respect, while others have questioned its sincerity.

While aides from both sides were reportedly in talks to maintain a “fragile peace” even before Musk’s public apology, the future of the Trump-Musk relationship remains uncertain.

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