The White House confirmed on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump has acknowledged an apology from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, suggesting a potential easing of recent tensions between the two high-profile figures.
In a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters, “The President acknowledged the statement that Elon put out this morning and he is appreciative of it. We are continuing to focus on the business of the American people.”
Leavitt also clarified that, contrary to earlier speculation, there are currently no active efforts to review Musk’s government contracts. “Currently no efforts have been made on that front as far as I’m aware,” she said.
According to CNN, Musk personally called Trump on Monday night and later issued a public statement on Wednesday, expressing regret over comments made on social media that had sparked a public fallout.
The apology reportedly followed a private conversation on Friday involving Musk, Vice President JD Vance, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, during which the disagreement was discussed at length.
Sources cited by CNN said that several prominent Republican lawmakers and Trump allies have been encouraging Musk to reconcile with the former President. They are also urging him to support a key legislative proposal dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a major domestic policy initiative currently facing resistance in the Senate.
Musk, once considered one of Trump’s closest allies in the tech world, continues to maintain ties with members of the former President’s inner circle. In recent days, those relationships have been used to facilitate dialogue, with aides reportedly engaging Musk through phone calls and text messages to ease tensions.
While Musk is said to be receptive to reconciliation, he has reportedly expressed reservations about the bill’s lack of spending cuts—a concern he raised during conversations with Republican lawmakers.
Although the situation remains fluid, the mutual acknowledgment and continued communication suggest the potential for renewed cooperation between Trump and one of the country’s most influential tech leaders.
—IANS