Elon Musk has publicly distanced himself from his previous feud with U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk expressed regret over some of his comments made about Trump, stating that they "went too far." This change in tone marks a significant shift in Musk's previously supportive stance towards Trump, with the billionaire having contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to Trump's election campaign.

On the early hours of Wednesday, Musk made a post on X that read: “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.” This acknowledgment of his previous statements has raised concerns about the implications for Musk's business interests and influence in the White House. As a major contractor for the government, companies associated with Musk could face potential repercussions due to his strained relationship with Trump, especially given that the former president has already hinted at the possibility of cutting Musk's contracts.

Previously, Musk deleted a controversial post where he alleged, without evidence, that the government was hiding information about Trump’s connections to notorious figure Jeffrey Epstein. Despite this deletion, other posts that angered Trump—such as Musk labeling a spending bill an "abomination" and claiming credit for Trump's election victory—remain active on his profile, indicating a selective approach to his public statements.

In a recent interview, Trump expressed no intent to mend the rift between himself and Musk. He warned that Musk could face "serious consequences" if he decides to support Democratic candidates in the upcoming elections. This comment underscores the current tensions and highlights the potential fallout that Musk may experience as a result of his criticisms and distancing from Trump.

The dynamics of this relationship reveal not only the personal animosities between two influential figures but also raise broader questions about the intersection of business and politics in the United States. The repercussions of Musk's statements could extend beyond social media, affecting his companies' standing and contracts with the government. As this saga unfolds, observers will be keenly watching how Musk navigates his relationship with Trump, and what this means for his businesses in the current political climate.