Elon Musk Walks Back Harsh Criticism of Donald Trump, Says Some Posts ‘Went Too Far’

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Elon Musk Walks Back Harsh Criticism of Donald Trump, Says Some Posts ‘Went Too Far’

 

Elon Musk has admitted that he regrets some of the pointed remarks he made about U.S. President Donald Trump on social media last week, following a public spat that saw both men trade bitter accusations. The high-profile fallout between the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and the president began after Musk criticized Trump’s sweeping tax policy, calling it a “disgusting abomination.”

 

The online confrontation quickly escalated, with Musk taking to his social media platform, X, to suggest that Trump should be impeached. The tech billionaire then went further, claiming—without offering evidence—that the U.S. government was hiding information about Trump’s ties to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

 

 

"I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far," Musk wrote in a follow-up post on X, expressing a rare moment of public contrition. He has since deleted several of his most inflammatory comments, including those directly referencing Epstein.

 

In one of his most controversial statements last Thursday, Musk alleged that Trump is named in sealed government documents related to Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. “Time to drop the really big bomb: [Trump] is in the Epstein files,” Musk posted, adding, “That is the real reason they have not been made public.” However, he failed to specify what files he was referring to and did not present any supporting evidence for the explosive claim.

 

Trump has previously shown reluctance in discussing the full scope of the Epstein case. In an interview with Fox News, he stated, “You don’t want to affect people’s lives if it’s phoney stuff in there, because it’s a lot of phoney stuff with that whole world.”

 

Musk’s allegations came at a particularly tense moment in their deteriorating relationship, which began to unravel around the time Musk departed a loosely defined White House advisory role aimed at improving government efficiency. His departure was followed by scathing criticism of the administration’s flagship tax reform plan, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which is projected to add as much as $US3 trillion ($4.6 trillion) to the national debt over the next decade.

 

In response, President Trump threatened to revoke government contracts and subsidies for Musk’s companies, a move that sparked further retaliation. Musk responded by announcing that SpaceX would “begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately,” though he later walked back that statement as well.

 

While Trump has not publicly acknowledged Musk’s change in tone, he previously told NBC News that he had “no plans” to reconcile with the tech entrepreneur.

 

The dramatic public fallout marks a significant shift in the once-cooperative relationship between the president and one of the most influential figures in American business, with Musk now apparently seeking to de-escalate the feud—at least in part.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from ABC  2025-06-12

 

 

[bkk6060]

Of course.  Trump has the power to totally screw over Musks businesses if he wanted too.

[Pouatchee]

me smells a defamation lawsuit looming... maybe elon will be heading for mars sooner than anticipated

[Gsxrnz]

Trump will play hard to get for a while, but it will result in make-up sex via meme eventually. 

[JonnyF]

Takes a big man to admit you made a mistake.

 

Well done Elon. I'm sure you and Donald will be laughing about this over a beer soon. 

[Tug]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Takes a big man to admit you made a mistake.

 

Well done Elon. I'm sure you and Donald will be laughing about this over a beer soon. 

Trump doesent drink and he’s a malignant narcissist more likely he’s festering sheathing and steaming mad he’s plotting revenge more likely.also the wee little trump never ever admits he’s wrong.

[ThreeCardMonte]

1 minute ago, Tug said:

Trump doesent drink and he’s a malignant narcissist more likely he’s festering sheathing and steaming mad he’s plotting revenge more likely.also the wee little trump never ever admits he’s wrong.

So you’re happy they kissed and made up.

[TheFishman1]

Well Trump gave him the golden key and he goes to everybody’s business and fires many important people from their jobs now he’s thinking if I criticize Trump too much maybe I’ll lose some of these government contracts I know he’s done it to people who doesn’t like so I better stop playing nice again This guy is so rich he’s out of whack with reality and Trump has been out of whack with reality for years now TIT 

[bannork]

A pair of toddlers who should be in a play pen.

[SunnyinBangrak]

We've all been there. Once the effects wear off we wonder if we did anything stupid. Racking our brains. Seems a bit hazy but did I really accuse my bestest bud of being on the Epstein list of democrat perverts? Reality hitting like a ton of bricks. Oh my Buddha. Where's the pipe now I really need it😅

[pacovl46]

Always the same b.llsh.t! First he runs his big, fat mouth and then he apologizes. What’s wrong with you?! Either stand by your statements or shut the f.ck up! 

[spidermike007]

Oh my God I am guilty of speaking truth to power, and maybe he wasn't the dear friend that I thought he was, and I got really upset and hurt over being spurned, completely forgetting that this is a man who regularly throws his most loyal and ardent supporters under the bus. He threatened to harm some of my business interests. Oops. 

[Cat Boy]

"Went too far"? Ya think? 

 

Kinda like when Elon got butthurt about his useless submarine drone not being used to rescue those boys and their coach trapped in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave, and he lashed out on the Twitter that the diver who did rescue the boys calling him a "pedo". 

 

What an arse. 

 

With that said what he wrote earlier about Trump in the Epstein report is common knowledge. 

 

Meaningless drama from bottom feeders both former president Musk and consummate child rapist Trump 

[SMIAI]

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/trump-ignores-musks-epstein-files-034529460.html

[Eric Loh]

Elon did a re-calculation and better to be on Trump's side to protect his business. Would not save Tesla. Others government linked busineses will survive. 

[Thingamabob]

5 hours ago, Tug said:

Trump doesent drink and he’s a malignant narcissist more likely he’s festering sheathing and steaming mad he’s plotting revenge more likely.also the wee little trump never ever admits he’s wrong.

Either you know DJT personally, or you are fantasizing. I suspect the latter.

 

[Tug]

6 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Either you know DJT personally, or you are fantasizing. I suspect the latter.

 

I have eyes ears and a brain I’ve also listened to experts on mental health on the issue of one Donald jhon trump they all say he is a malignant narcissist I will take their word for it.

[candide]

MACO! 

 

The guy has been showing off with a chainsaw but he's a pussy!

[candide]

6 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Elon did a re-calculation and better to be on Trump's side to protect his business. Would not save Tesla. Others government linked busineses will survive. 

Of course, as it is a corrupt government.  If you support the party line you get subsidies and public procurement contracts  and if you criticize the dear leader, you get nothing! 

[connda]

Kiss kiss.  Hug hug.  Make-up sex???  Inquiring minds would like to know.

[candide]

9 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

We've all been there. Once the effects wear off we wonder if we did anything stupid. Racking our brains. Seems a bit hazy but did I really accuse my bestest bud of being on the Epstein list of democrat perverts? Reality hitting like a ton of bricks. Oh my Buddha. Where's the pipe now I really need it😅

 

"Epstein list of democrat perverts"

 

And you are still making stuff up! 

[blaze master]

6 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Either you know DJT personally, or you are fantasizing. I suspect the latter.

 

 

Trump has said he has never drank before.

[ThreeCardMonte]

6 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Elon did a re-calculation and better to be on Trump's side to protect his business. Would not save Tesla. Others government linked busineses will survive. 

Is that what he told you? 

[ThreeCardMonte]

29 minutes ago, Tug said:

I have eyes ears and a brain I’ve also listened to experts on mental health on the issue of one Donald jhon trump they all say he is a malignant narcissist I will take their word for it.

“and a brain”

 

Only in physical matter.  Not for logic.

 

So now along with a felon, we have a narcissist elected to the White House in a landslide.

 

I’m loving it.

 

 

[ThreeCardMonte]

16 minutes ago, candide said:

Of course, as it is a corrupt government.  If you support the party line you get subsidies and public procurement contracts  and if you criticize the dear leader, you get nothing! 

 

Amazing!  Just like the Biden administration.

 

 

[ThreeCardMonte]

Somebody is going to get outed soon!

 

 

[candide]

2 minutes ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

 

Amazing!  Just like the Biden administration.

 

 

You are making yourself ridiculous again. 

 

Musk did get public procurement contracts and subsidies, despite the fact that he was supporting Trump and criticizing the Biden administration.

[ThreeCardMonte]

2 minutes ago, candide said:

You are making yourself ridiculous again. 

 

Musk did get public procurement contracts and subsidies, despite the fact that he was supporting Trump and criticizing the Biden administration.

“as it is a corrupt government “

 

Just like the Biden administration.

 

Now, don’t make yourself look ridiculous again by claiming Biden’s administration wasn’t corrupt.

[candide]

8 minutes ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

“as it is a corrupt government “

 

Just like the Biden administration.

 

Now, don’t make yourself look ridiculous again by claiming Biden’s administration wasn’t corrupt.

Blah blah!

Show your proof! You won't , of course! 

 

Oh, and not an entertaining video, a real proof! 

[SMIAI]

Are those mentally ill MAGA folk still referring to Biden? Don't they know that Trump is their president now?

 

But but but.. Biden. 🙄

 

Why don't they start threads on Biden if they want to discuss him? Here we are discussing current affairs.