Elon Musk says he went too far in posts about Donald Trump
Source: Elon Musk says he went too far in posts about Donald Trump [Metro 12 June 2025]
Summary:
Elon Musk publicly acknowledged on X early 11 June that he “regret[s] some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” following a heated public feud sparked by his criticism of Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill” and allegations tying Trump to Jeffrey Epstein’s withheld files. The spat triggered a dramatic sell-off in Tesla shares (dropping by up to 14 %), wiping over $150 billion off its market value.
Following Musk’s apology, Trump softened his tone, calling the gesture “very nice” on a New York Post podcast and signalling openness to reconciliation. Behind the scenes, Vice‑President JD Vance and others brokered an outreach that resulted in a private call between Musk and Trump. Some inflammatory posts—like calls for impeachment and Epstein-file insinuations—have been deleted, though Musk retained criticism of the spending bill.
Read a WTX News report on the fallout between Musk and Trump
🔁 Reactions:
- Government (Trump/WH): “Very nice that he did that”—President Trump on Musk’s apology.
- Eric Swalwell (CA Congressman): “Elon Musk called out Trump’s connection to Epstein—and Trump didn’t sue. That silence is very telling coming from the most litigious man on Earth. What else is he hiding?”
📰 Bias Snapshot:
- Time present measured, fact-focused coverage, emphasising economic fallout and high‑level mediation (time.com).
- People.com highlight the personal drama: Musk’s regret and Trump’s “very nice” reaction, with colourful quotes and emotional framing (people.com).
- MarketWatch spins it into a cautionary tale about social‑media caution, drawing out broader lessons (marketwatch.com).
📊 Sentiment: Neutral:
- Musk’s apology cools tensions, but underlying business and political implications loom large, keeping uncertainty in play.
