Trump open to reconciling with Musk after clash over massive spending bill. image: Getty Images Trump Open to Reconciling with Elon Musk After Clash Over ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ By Mampho Modise mamphodisee@gmail.com President Donald Trump says he is open to reconciling with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk following a sharp public fallout over the administration’s latest multi-trillion-dollar spending package, known informally as the “big, beautiful bill.” The comment came during the inaugural episode of Pod Force One, hosted by Miranda Devine, where Trump acknowledged the recent tension between the two but emphasized that his focus remains on the nation’s recovery and long-term strength. “I guess I could “reconcile” , but we have to straighten out the country,” Trump said. “And my sole function now is getting this country back to a level higher than it’s ever been. And I think we can do that.” https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/us-news/president-trump-says-he-could-reconcile-with-elon-musk-i-dont-blame-him-for-anything/ The disagreement between the president and Musk exploded after the billionaire posted a scathing critique of the bill on June 3 via X (formerly Twitter), calling the legislation “a disgusting abomination” and “pork-filled.” Musk went further, publicly rebuking lawmakers who voted for the measure, claiming they knew they had done wrong. In a move that sparked widespread controversy, Musk also suggested that Trump’s name might appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files a provocative and unverified allegation that significantly escalated the feud. The legislation itself, which passed the House on May 22 and is now under review in the Senate, proposes extensions to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, additional funding for border security and defense, and infrastructure spending aimed at stimulating economic growth. Supporters, including the president, have called it a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term economic agenda, positioning it as essential to national revitalization and American competitiveness. However, critics including many fiscal conservatives argue the bill is reckless in scope. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated it would add trillions of dollars to the national debt, which now stands at $36.2 trillion. https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-says-hes-open-reconciling-elon-musk-over-big-beautiful-bill-feud.amp Musk, long known for his libertarian-leaning and anti-bureaucratic views, has increasingly used his platform on X to voice political frustrations. While he has previously supported deregulatory efforts and tax relief policies associated with Trump-era governance, his recent stance suggests a growing ideological divide. For Musk, the bill represents not just poor fiscal judgment, but a fundamental betrayal of conservative economic principles. Despite their differences, Trump’s comments reflect an understanding that high-profile disputes especially among influential figures can be both politically costly and strategically reversible. The president stopped short of extending an olive branch but appeared to leave the door open for a future alliance. The rift also highlights a deeper tension within the conservative movement: a clash between populist spending strategies and the traditional small-government ethos championed by the business elite. Political analysts note that Trump and Musk, while at odds for now, share a history of transactional interactions and overlapping interests, particularly when it comes to American innovation, global competition, and elite disruption. Both are powerful figures who rely heavily on media visibility, and both have demonstrated a willingness to engage in high-stakes public disputes that often blur the line between policy and personality. https://nypost.com/2025/06/11/us-news/president-trump-says-he-could-reconcile-with-elon-musk-i-dont-blame-him-for-anything/ As the Senate prepares to take up debate on the bill, the political and fiscal implications remain front and center. Trump, seeking to solidify his second-term legacy through landmark legislation, is simultaneously navigating intraparty dissent and public scrutiny. For Musk, the episode reinforces his position as an outspoken watchdog of government excess one whose influence continues to shape public discourse far beyond Silicon Valley. Whether the feud between Trump and Musk continues or cools may depend less on personal sentiment and more on strategic alignment. For now, both men remain influential voices in a national conversation that is increasingly defined by sharp divides over spending, governance, and the future of American power.
(The Post News)– President Donald Trump says he is open to reconciling with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk following a sharp public fallout over the administration’s latest multi-trillion-dollar spending package, known informally as the “big, beautiful bill”.
The comment came during the inaugural episode of Pod Force One, hosted by Miranda Devine, where Trump acknowledged the recent tension between the two but emphasized that his focus remains on the nation’s recovery and long-term strength. Trump noted that he believes he can ‘reconcile’ with Musk; however, his main focus at the moment is “getting this country back to a level higher than it’s ever been”.
The disagreement between the president and Musk exploded after the billionaire posted a scathing critique of the bill on June 3 via X (formerly Twitter). Musk called the legislation “a disgusting abomination” and “pork-filled”. He further publicly rebuked lawmakers who voted for the measure, claiming they knew they had done wrong.
In a move that sparked widespread controversy, Musk also suggested that Trump’s name might appear in the Jeffrey Epstein files, a provocative and unverified allegation that significantly escalated the feud.
The legislation itself, which passed the House on May 22 and is now under review in the Senate, proposes extensions to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, additional funding for border security and defense, and infrastructure spending aimed at stimulating economic growth. Supporters, including the president, have called it a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term economic agenda, positioning it as essential to national revitalization and American competitiveness. However, critics, including many fiscal conservatives, argue the bill is reckless in scope. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated it would add trillions of dollars to the national debt, which now stands at $36.2 trillion.
Musk, long known for his libertarian-leaning and anti-bureaucratic views, has increasingly used his platform on X to voice political frustrations. While he has previously supported deregulatory efforts and tax relief policies associated with Trump-era governance, his recent stance suggests a growing ideological divide. For Musk, the bill represents not just poor fiscal judgement but a fundamental betrayal of conservative economic principles.
Despite their differences, Trump’s comments reflect an understanding that high-profile disputes, especially among influential figures, can be both politically costly and strategically reversible. The president stopped short of extending an olive branch but appeared to leave the door open for a future alliance. The rift also highlights a deeper tension within the conservative movement: a clash between populist spending strategies and the traditional small-government ethos championed by the business elite.
Political analysts note that Trump and Musk, while at odds for now, share a history of transactional interactions and overlapping interests, particularly when it comes to American innovation, global competition, and elite disruption. Both are powerful figures who rely heavily on media visibility, and both have demonstrated a willingness to engage in high-stakes public disputes that often blur the line between policy and personality.
As the Senate prepares to take up debate on the bill, the political and fiscal implications remain front and centre. Trump, seeking to solidify his second-term legacy through landmark legislation, is simultaneously navigating intraparty dissent and public scrutiny. For Musk, the episode reinforces his position as an outspoken watchdog of government excess, one whose influence continues to shape public discourse far beyond Silicon Valley.
Whether the feud between Trump and Musk continues or cools may depend less on personal sentiment and more on strategic alignment. For now, both men remain influential voices in a national conversation that is increasingly defined by sharp divides over spending, governance, and the future of American power.
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