Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has shown remorse for his recent social media remarks concerning US President Donald Trump, marking a significant decline in their once-strong relationship.
In a post on X, the platform he owns, Musk recognised that he had crossed a line during their online conflict.
“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” he wrote on Wednesday.
This public quarrel signifies a remarkable shift in what was once a robust political and business collaboration. Musk and Trump shared a close working relationship, especially during Trump’s second term, when Musk was appointed to head the Department of Government Efficiency, vital to the administration’s extensive cost-cutting and deregulation initiatives.
Their partnership not only enhanced Musk’s influence but also bolstered investor confidence in his ventures, Tesla and SpaceX, which both profited from favourable federal policies. However, recent discord emerged as Musk publicly criticised Trump, pointing to “fundamental differences” in their policies and leadership styles
