Elon Musk expressed regret on Wednesday for his recent public fallout with President Trump, walking back some of the sharp criticisms he leveled just days earlier that fractured their once-close alliance.
In a post on X, Musk acknowledged that he may have gone too far in his comments. “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” he wrote in the early morning message, signaling a clear attempt to de-escalate tensions between himself and the president.
The remarks come after a turbulent week in which Musk and Trump clashed publicly over the president’s key legislative initiative. Musk had blasted Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” describing it as a “disgusting abomination” and criticizing House Republicans who supported it. The bill, which serves as the cornerstone of Trump’s second-term agenda, has been heavily promoted by the White House despite concerns over its impact on the national debt.
On Tuesday night, Musk posted again, this time sharing a news headline highlighting a significant drop in his net worth over $100 billion tied in part to his involvement with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency. “Worth it,” he commented, implying he stood by the choices that led to the financial setback.
Last week, Musk unleashed a barrage of posts attacking both the bill and Trump directly. He claimed Trump wouldn’t have won the 2024 election without his financial backing, voiced support for impeachment, and even floated the idea of creating a third political party. He also signaled support for replacing Trump with Vice President J.D. Vance, further intensifying the rift.
Now, with his latest comments, Musk appears to be pulling back, acknowledging the damage done while stopping short of a full apology. The shift may mark the beginning of a broader effort to reset the relationship with Trump as political stakes continue to rise.