In a surprise early-morning post on X, Elon Musk took a step back from his explosive feud with U.S. President Donald Trump. “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” Musk wrote, signaling a cooling of tensions with a leader he once backed financially.
The spat between the tech mogul and former president began when Musk fired off unverified claims about Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein, then slammed Washington's spending bill as an “abomination” and even took credit for Trump's election win. Trump fired back, warning Musk of “serious consequences” and threatening to pull lucrative government contracts from SpaceX and other Musk-led companies.
For the global business and tech community, Musk's apology is more than a personal mea culpa—it's a case study in the high-stakes game of social media diplomacy. Musk has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into political campaigns, and his companies are now major government contractors. Analysts say the episode underscores the risk for entrepreneurs who wield bold online platforms in world affairs.
As young global citizens follow this drama, they're reminded that in today's digital age, a single post can ripple across markets, policy chambers, and public opinion. Musk's change of heart leaves many asking: can even the most daring innovators strike the right balance between online boldness and real-world consequences? Watch this space.
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Musk backs off from Trump feud, saying some posts 'went too far'
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