Will Donald Trump, Elon Musk reconcile? Tesla chief signals possible truce after multiple attacks

Former DOGE head Elon Musk has responded to American fund manager Bill Ackman's request to reconcile with US President Donald Trump following their public spat over the ‘big beautiful bill.’

In a post on the social media platform X, Ackman urged Musk and Trump to reconcile for the benefit of the United States. 

“I support @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk and they should make peace for the benefit of our great country. We are much stronger together than apart,” Ackman wrote.

Replying to Ackman, Musk wrote, “You’re not wrong.”

Signals of a possible truce

White House aides have convinced Trump to soften his public criticism of Musk to prevent escalation and arranged a call on Friday with the Tesla CEO to discuss a resolution, according to a report by POLITICO.

Speaking on the public spat with Musk, Trump told POLITICO, “Oh it’s okay." He further added, “It’s going very well, never done better.”

Elon Musk, Donald Trump feud

After resigning from the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk publicly criticised Trump's ‘big beautiful bill', claiming that it would raise the budget deficit to $2.5 trillion.

Following the public remarks against the 'big beautiful bill, Musk claimed that Trump is named in the controversial Jeffrey Epstein files, which have not been made public.

“Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Musk tweeted on Thursday.

He added, “Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out,” fueling speculation and intensifying tensions between the two.

Musk also highlighted the crucial role in Trump’s victory in the 2024 Presidential elections, saying, “Without me, Trump would have lost the election, Dems would control the House and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate."

Reacting to Musk's statements, Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social wrote, “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago."