Elon Musk has publicly stepped back from his high-profile clash with former U.S. President Donald Trump, acknowledging in a Wednesday post on X that some of his recent comments "went too far." The abrupt shift comes as analysts warn of potential repercussions for Musk's government-linked enterprises.
"I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week," Musk wrote, marking a stark reversal from previous claims about Trump's alleged connections to financier Jeffrey Epstein. While Musk deleted the Epstein-related post, other contentious remarks criticizing Trump's policies remain visible.
The feud's escalation alarmed investors, given SpaceX's $15.3 billion in active federal contracts and Tesla's reliance on EV subsidies. Trump previously vowed to "cut every Musk contract" if re-elected, telling NBC: "There will be serious consequences."
Observers note the rift ends Musk's outsized White House influence dating to 2016, when he reportedly spent over $300 million supporting Trump's first campaign. The reconciliation attempt follows Trump's widening lead in recent polls, suggesting strategic recalibration by the tech magnate.
