Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology after he regrets going 'too far' in their feud: ‘Nice that he did that’

WASHINGTON DC: President Donald Trump has accepted Elon Musk’s apology after their heated online clash, expressing that he harbors ‘no hard feelings’ following the billionaire’s public admission of regret.

"I thought it was very nice that he did that," Trump told the New York Post on Wednesday, after Musk admitted on X that some of his posts about Trump “went too far,” and he expressed regret over his recent remarks.

White House confirms Trump accepted Elon Musk’s apology

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed to the media on Wednesday, June 11 that Trump has acknowledged Tesla CEO’s apology for his remarks.

"The president acknowledged the statement that Elon put out this morning and he is appreciative of it and we are continuing to focus on the business of the American people," she said.

When asked whether the administration had launched a review of Musk’s government contracts — something President Trump previously said he was considering — Leavitt clarified that no such action had been initiated.

"Currently have no efforts have been made on that front as far as I'm aware," she said.

Tesla Inc's stock initially dropped on Thursday following the Musk-Trump spat but later recovered most of the losses. On Wednesday, shortly after Musk’s apology post, shares had risen by less than 1 percent.

Musk expresses regret over Trump posts after brief online feud

Tesla CEO expressed “regret” on Wednesday for some of his recent posts about the president following a brief public spat.

“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” Musk wrote on X.

Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles spoke with Musk in a phone call on Friday, June 7 to discuss his relationship with President Trump, NY Post reported.

Previously, Trump had warned of “serious consequences” for the SpaceX founder after reports emerged that the Musk intended to back candidates opposing Trump-endorsed Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

Inside the Trump-Musk feud: From policy fallout to explosive accusations

The breakdown of the Trump-Musk relationship began when the Tesla CEO publicly condemned Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), describing it as a “disgusting abomination.”

The proposed legislation, aimed at implementing major tax cuts, was projected to add approximately $3 trillion to the national debt. What followed was a high-profile clash between two global power players.

The fallout escalated when Musk resigned from his advisory role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He sharply criticized the bill, saying it would “burden America [sic] citizens with crushing, unsustainable debt.”

In response, Trump threatened to withdraw government subsidies and contracts linked to Musk’s businesses. Musk retaliated, asserting, “Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.”

“Such ingratitude,” Musk added.

He also amplified criticism of Trump by reposting content calling for the president’s impeachment.

Trump fired back, “Elon was ‘wearing thin’, I asked him to leave […] and he just went CRAZY!”

The most explosive moment came when Musk posted on X: “Time to drop the really big bomb:@realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” The post was later deleted.

Trump attributed Musk’s hostility to the administration’s decision to end EV tax credits.

Despite Musk’s departure, Trump commented, “Elon's really not leaving. He's going to be back and forth, I think, I have a feeling.”

Musk, once considered a key ally and major donor to Trump’s campaign, fell out with the former president, prompting ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon to call for his deportation and igniting heated debate in political circles.