A possible reconciliation in sight for the high-profile feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, as the tech mogul deleted a tweet hinting at the US President’s potential involvement in the criminal activities of the late Jeffrey Epstein. The tweet, posted on Thursday, was a response to the heated exchange between the two over a new budget bill, with Musk labeling the proposal a “repulsive abomination” and Trump firing back, claiming the criticism stemmed from a friend of Musk’s being overlooked for a role in the new NASA administration and the proposed law’s intention to end tax breaks for electric vehicles.
The sudden deletion of the tweet, which had sparked a wave of speculation and outrage, may signal a desire from both parties to put the feud behind them. Trump, known for his quick wit and sharp tongue, even made a conciliatory remark, saying he wishes Musk “all the best” and is too busy with China, Russia and Iran to think about the tech entrepreneur.
The relationship between Trump and Musk had been showing signs of strain in recent weeks, but the open conflict erupted after Musk’s criticism of the President’s proposed budget bill, which he claimed would increase the national debt. Trump, in turn, accused Musk of being upset because one of his friends was not selected for a role in the new NASA administration and the proposed law would also end tax incentives for electric vehicles.