Elon Musk apologizes for harsh Trump criticisms
- Elon Musk criticized President Trump recently over a spending bill, calling it an abomination.
- After receiving backlash and threats from Trump, Musk publicly apologized for some of his comments.
- Musk's apology reflects his intent to mend relations and avoid potential repercussions for his companies.
In the United States, Elon Musk issued an apology on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, for some recent social media posts criticizing President Donald Trump. The tension between Musk and Trump began after Musk labeled Trump's major spending bill as a 'disgusting abomination' and called for Trump's impeachment. Musk's strong remarks drew significant backlash from Trump, who warned Musk of 'serious consequences' if he funded opponents of Republican lawmakers supporting the bill. Following these events and a phone call to Trump, Musk took to his platform X to express remorse for certain posts, which he acknowledged had gone 'too far'. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later stated that Trump appreciated Musk's expression of regret, indicating a potential thaw in their strained relationship. Musk's apology comes amid concern regarding ongoing federal contracts with his companies, which could be affected by any continued fallout from their public dispute. As Musk navigates the precarious waters of their relationship, the future implications for both Musk and Trump's political and business endeavors remain uncertain.