In a surprising turn of events, President Trump received a late-night phone call from tech mogul Elon Musk on Monday. This outreach led to Musk publicly expressing regret early Wednesday for the harsh criticisms he directed towards the president during their intense public feud the previous week. According to three individuals familiar with the conversation, this phone call was pivotal in softening Musk's stance.
The call followed a private discussion Musk had on Friday with Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, where they explored potential paths to reconciliation. Wiles reportedly grew fond of collaborating with Musk and became one of his primary contacts within the administration. Sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity detailed these private discussions, indicating that they played a significant role in Musk's subsequent change in tone.
On Wednesday morning, Musk took to social media platform X to express his remorse, stating, “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.” This statement marked a noticeable shift for Musk, who had spent several days signaling his desire to mend fences with the president after a series of sharp personal attacks. The conflict had escalated last Thursday, beginning with Musk's criticism of Trump’s major domestic policy initiative and devolving into a barrage of insults exchanged between the two.
During their heated exchange, President Trump asserted that he did not require Musk's assistance to secure his election, while Musk attempted to connect Trump to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This clash of titans caught the public's attention, especially as it played out both in the Oval Office and across social media channels.
Following the discussions with Wiles and Vance, Musk deleted his provocative social media posts that insinuated the Trump administration was withholding critical government files regarding Epstein, supposedly implicating the president. This action indicated Musk's intent to rectify his previous statements and move forward.
As of now, neither representatives for President Trump nor Elon Musk have responded to requests for further comments regarding this developing story. The unfolding dynamics between these two influential figures continue to capture the attention of the public and media alike.
