Musk and Trump could already be headed for a truce

Published June 6, 2025 6:20am ET



President Donald Trump and Elon Musk caused a stir on Thursday, exchanging insults on social media. Yet despite the very public rift, reports have emerged that they could be headed for a truce.

Politico’s Dasha Burns reported that White House advisers have scheduled a call between Musk and Trump to resolve their disagreements. She said Trump’s staff encouraged him not to escalate the feud, urged restraint, and suggested he focus on getting the “big, beautiful bill” approved by the Senate. 

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