Elon Musk, the billionaire tech titan and owner of X, has walked back his recent tirade against President Donald Trump, issuing a rare public expression of regret after days of escalating tensions. The move comes after an explosive series of posts last week in which Musk criticized Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” and insinuated ties to Jeffrey Epstein—an accusation that sparked outrage across the political spectrum.
Musk’s campaign against Trump included resurfacing an old video showing Trump with Epstein and a group of adult NFL cheerleaders, using the clip to stoke innuendo about Trump’s character. The backlash was swift, with Trump declaring their relationship effectively severed and refusing to engage with Musk further.
Now, amid widespread criticism and calls for reconciliation from conservative influencers and grassroots supporters alike, Musk appears to be extending an olive branch. “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week,” Musk posted Monday morning. “They went too far.”
Though Musk didn’t elaborate on which posts he now regrets, the tone shift was evident—and so were the reactions. Supporters on social media praised the apology as a step in the right direction, while others reminded him that his initial attacks had already caused significant damage.
Many Americans have expressed hope that Musk and Trump—both influential figures in challenging the establishment—can find common ground once again. Their past alignment was instrumental in rallying against globalist agendas, Big Tech censorship, and unchecked government overreach.
As tensions cool, the question remains: can these two power players rebuild the alliance that once energized millions?