Elon Musk has acknowledged that he went “too far” in his recent public criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump, following a heated exchange between the two influential figures that led to a highly publicized breakdown in their relationship last week.
“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” Musk posted on X, the social media platform he owns, on Wednesday.
The rift between Musk and Trump, once seen as ideological allies, escalated into a dramatic war of words. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, launched a barrage of online attacks, calling for Trump’s impeachment, accusing his economic policies of risking a U.S. recession, and even threatening to pull SpaceX spacecraft from NASA operations. He also implied a connection between Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — a claim that drew significant backlash.
The public fallout has prompted concern among political and business allies alike, many of whom have reportedly urged both men to de-escalate and mend fences. Their feud has sparked intense media scrutiny, with analysts speculating on the political and economic implications of such a high-profile split.
