Vice President JD Vance and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles played a critical role in coaxing Tesla CEO Elon Musk into taking steps to mend his relationship with President Donald Trump through a phone call. 

A week ago, a feud between Musk and the president erupted seemingly over a massive tax cuts bill the White House is pushing. It became unclear whether the two would be able to repair their friendship as the disagreement sparked into a social media war, where both men traded barbs. But throughout the feud, Trump signaled he would be open to reconciliation, although he placed the buck on Musk to make the first move.