Musk and Trump are two of the most powerful men in the world. There’s no telling what will happen when they lock horns.
But now Trump and Elon Musk’s feud was finally put to bed after this olive branch was extended.
Trump’s Confidence in Musk’s Republican Alignment
In a Wednesday interview on The Scott Jennings Show, President Donald Trump expressed unwavering confidence that tech mogul Elon Musk will ultimately align with the Republican Party, despite their recent public disagreement.
Trump described Musk’s criticism of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” as a misstep but emphasized his belief in Musk’s common sense and potential to return to the GOP fold.
“I don’t think he has a choice. So, what’s he gonna do? He’s going to go with the radical Left lunatics? You know, they’re lunatics. I don’t think he has a choice,” Trump stated.
Trump’s remarks reflect his commitment to unifying influential figures like Musk to advance America’s interests.
Acknowledging Musk’s Value and Misstep
Trump acknowledged Musk’s significant contributions, particularly his critical role in the 2024 election, while addressing their rift over the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”
The president described Musk as “a man of common sense” and “a good person,” noting, “He’s got, you know, 80% super genius, and then 20% he’s got some problems. And when he works out the 20%, he’ll be great.”
Trump suggested that Musk regrets his decision to break from the White House and the Republican Party, stating, “He went off the reservation, and he wished he didn’t do it.”
Despite Musk’s vocal opposition to the bill’s spending levels, Trump expressed continued fondness, saying, “I liked him. I always liked him. I like him now,” signaling an openness to reconciliation for the sake of shared goals.
Musk’s America Party and GOP Dynamics
Musk’s criticism of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” led him to announce the formation of the America Party in July, following a poll on X where he claimed, “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!”
He argued, “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” aiming to challenge the political establishment.
However, reports indicate Musk has paused these plans, wary of straining ties with key GOP figures like Vice President JD Vance, whom he may support in 2028.
Vance echoed Trump’s sentiments, noting, “He did help us a lot in the election. And the president even says, with all his frustration, Elon was a very, very critical part of the team last election, and so my hope is by the midterms things are kind of back to normal.”
