WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 11, 2025 — Tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly expressed regret over a series of controversial posts directed at former U.S. President Donald Trump, following a heated exchange between the two on social media platform X, which Musk owns.
“I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far,” Musk wrote on X, signaling a softer tone after a week of public tension that drew widespread attention across political and tech circles.
A Social Media Fallout
The fallout began when Musk sharply criticized Trump’s recently passed tax and defense budget, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” The legislation, which includes significant tax cuts and expanded military spending, was approved by the House of Representatives last month and is now being debated in the Senate.
Musk went further, urging American citizens to “call their representatives to kill the bill,” warning that its passage could trigger a recession in the second half of 2025.
In a particularly controversial moment, Musk also claimed—without providing evidence—that Trump appeared in unreleased government documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The White House quickly dismissed these allegations as unfounded.
Trump Responds with Strong Words
In response, Donald Trump declared that his relationship with Musk was “over” and that he had no interest in repairing it. The former president escalated the feud by stating that Musk had “lost his mind” and threatened to cancel federal contracts with Musk’s companies, which are estimated to be worth $38 billion.
Impact and Context
The incident marks a sharp turn in what had been an occasionally cooperative relationship between the two powerful figures. Musk’s companies—particularly SpaceX and Tesla—have historically benefited from U.S. government contracts and incentives, including those for clean energy and space exploration.
Political analysts suggest Musk’s posts could have financial and regulatory implications, especially as his firms continue to engage with federal agencies.
Musk’s admission of regret may be an effort to de-escalate tensions amid mounting criticism from both political leaders and the public. Neither Trump nor his campaign has issued a response to Musk’s latest remarks at the time of publication.
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