Former President Donald Trump has indicated he is open to reconciling with Elon Musk following their recent clash over Trump’s tax and spending bill, which Musk harshly criticized as a “disgusting abomination.” Speaking on the podcast Pod Force One, Trump said he had “no hard feelings” and was “surprised” by Musk’s comments, suggesting Musk regrets his actions. Musk, in turn, posted on X that he “regrets” some of his posts about Trump, although he didn’t specify which ones.

The fallout between the two escalated after Musk suggested—without evidence—that Trump’s name appeared in sealed Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump denied the allegation and accused Musk of having “lost his mind,” even threatening to revoke federal contracts for Musk’s ventures like SpaceX. Musk later deleted the posts and walked back his claims. Multiple individuals have refuted Musk’s Epstein claim, including attorney David Schoen, who briefly represented Epstein and said the disgraced financier had no damaging information on Trump. Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, also dismissed the allegation as baseless. Despite the bitter exchange, Trump’s recent comments suggest a softening tone, potentially signaling a desire to mend ties with Musk. Meanwhile, Musk’s retraction may reflect an effort to de-escalate tensions. Though reconciliation has not been confirmed, both figures appear to be stepping back from a public feud that stirred considerable attention. The incident also revived calls for the release of Epstein-related documents, which Trump has pledged to disclose if re-elected.