Tech executive Elon Musk publicly stated on Wednesday that he regrets some of his recent social media posts attacking President Donald Trump, admitting they 'went too far.' This follows a public dispute where Musk criticized Trump's spending bill and made unverified claims about Trump being in Jeffrey Epstein's files. Both billionaires have recently shown signs of softening their stances towards each other.
Musk says he regrets social media posts targeting Trump: 'They went too far'
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Tech executive Elon Musk publicly stated on Wednesday that he regrets some of his recent social media posts attacking President Donald Trump, admitting they 'went too far.' This follows a public dispute where Musk criticized Trump's spending bill and made unverified claims about Trump being in Jeffrey Epstein's files. Both billionaires have recently shown signs of softening their stances towards each other.
Trending- 1 Months prior: Elon Musk works to cut wasteful spending as part of the Department of Government Efficiency.
- 2 Last week (early June 2025): Musk criticizes Trump's spending bill and makes controversial claims on X, including about Jeffrey Epstein.
- 3 Last week (early June 2025): Trump criticizes Musk, saying 'Elon's totally lost it.'
- 4 Sunday (June 8, 2025): Trump posts about LA demonstrations; Musk shares and reacts positively.
- 5 Monday (June 9, 2025): Trump softens stance, says he wishes Musk well.
- 6 Wednesday (June 11, 2025): Musk posts regret for his 'too far' posts.
- Musk deleted some controversial posts
- The public spat between Musk and Trump appears to be losing steam
What: Elon Musk expressed regret for his recent social media posts targeting President Donald Trump, acknowledging they 'went too far.' The posts included criticism of Trump's spending bill and an unsubstantiated claim about Trump being in Jeffrey Epstein's files.
When: Wednesday (June 11, 2025). Posts made last week. Trump's comments last week and Monday.
Where: United States (implied). Los Angeles (anti-ICE demonstrations). Oval Office (Trump's remarks).
Why: Musk criticized Trump's 'big beautiful' spending bill after working to cut wasteful spending. He also made a controversial claim about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Musk now regrets the extent of his criticism.
How: Musk posted his regret on X. He had previously deleted some posts. The spat involved exchanges on social media and public statements. Both have recently softened their tone, with Musk reacting positively to Trump's stance on LA demonstrations.