Will Donald Trump and Elon Musk Reconcile? Tesla Chief Hints at Possible Truce

Elon Musk may be open to mending ties with U.S. President Donald Trump following their recent public fallout. This comes after billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman urged both influential figures to reconcile for the sake of national unity.

Ackman Calls for Peace Between Trump and Musk

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ackman appealed to both Trump and Musk, writing:

“I support @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk and they should make peace for the benefit of our great country. We are much stronger together than apart.”

Musk’s response was brief but telling:

“You’re not wrong.”

This short reply has sparked speculation about a possible thaw in the frosty relationship between the two high-profile personalities.

White House Steps In to De-escalate Tensions

According to a POLITICO report, White House aides have advised President Trump to tone down his criticism of Musk to avoid further escalation. They even arranged a phone call between the two scheduled for Friday to explore a resolution.

Trump, when asked about the ongoing dispute, told POLITICO:

“Oh, it’s okay. It’s going very well, never done better.”

Backdrop of the Feud: Musk vs Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

The public spat began after Musk resigned from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency. He criticized Trump’s much-touted ‘big beautiful bill,’ warning that it would balloon the U.S. budget deficit to $2.5 trillion.

Musk then escalated matters by alleging Trump’s name appeared in the unreleased Jeffrey Epstein files.

“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!” Musk posted on X.

He followed with:

“Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”

These explosive claims drew widespread attention and intensified the rift.

Musk: ‘Without Me, Trump Would Have Lost’

Despite the heated exchange, Musk has acknowledged his role in Trump’s political success. He stated:

“Without me, Trump would have lost the election. Dems would control the House, and Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate.”

In response, Trump posted on Truth Social:

“I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago.”

What’s Next?

With signs of a possible reconciliation on the horizon and backchannel talks reportedly underway, all eyes are on Musk and Trump to see if they can move past their high-profile dispute. The outcome could significantly impact not only U.S. politics but also the tech and business landscape.