US President Donald Trump has said he "may" mend fences with his billionaire friend Elon Musk after a high-profile public spat, but a potential reconciliation is not a "top priority." He said this in a conversation with Post columnist Miranda Devine in the debut episode of "Pod Force One", UNN reports, citing the New York Post.
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Trump said he does not "blame" Musk for the breakdown of their alliance, but is "a little disappointed."
Listen, I have no hard feelings. I was very surprised that this happened. He was striving for a phenomenal bill... He just... I think he's really sorry he said that
The American leader made it clear that he does not consider the misunderstanding with Musk a big problem.
I was disappointed in him, but, you know, that's what it is. That's what happens. Such things happen. I don't blame him for anything. I was a little disappointed
The US President said he is open to reconciliation with Musk, but added that it is not a "top priority" for him at the moment.
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Elon Musk publicly exploded last week over the "One Big Beautiful Bill" bill, which the US Congressional Budget Office predicts will increase the national debt by $3 trillion over the next decade.
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Last Thursday, Musk sharply stated that the president would not win the 2024 election without him and accused Trump of showing "such ingratitude."
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Six days before the epic public spat, Trump convened a friendly farewell with Musk in the Oval Office as the Tesla and SpaceX CEO's time as a special government employee drew to a close. During the event, Trump showered Musk with praise and joked that his then-friend "wasn't really going to leave."
Recall
Trump and Musk suspended their public feud after a phone call between their aides. However, the future of their relationship remains uncertain, despite the de-escalation of tensions.