A heart emoji from Elon Musk might just signal a truce in his fiery spat with President Donald Trump. The Tesla CEO’s simple gesture on X responded to Trump’s olive branch, a clip where the president wished Musk well. Maybe cooler heads are prevailing after all.
Last week, according to a Fox News report, tensions flared, but Monday’s exchange suggests a thaw between Trump and Musk. Their public feud, sparked by Musk’s criticism of a spending bill, had conservatives on edge. Now, a single emoji hints at reconciliation—or at least a pause.
The clash began when Musk slammed a spending bill, claiming it was bloated. Trump, in an Oval Office press moment, fired back, saying Musk only cared because EV incentives got axed. The president’s jab didn’t sit well with the billionaire.
Musk took to X, calling Trump’s take on his stance “false.” He didn’t stop there, reposting Trump’s Sunday night slam of California leaders over the Los Angeles riots. Actions speak louder than words, and Musk’s moves showed he wasn’t fully breaking ranks.
Trump wasn’t amused, claiming Musk “totally lost it” in a Friday Fox News interview. He accused Musk of flipping out after being asked to leave the Department of Government Efficiency. That’s a bold claim, considering Musk’s role was to slash $2 trillion in expenses.
Musk’s Sunday posts added fuel, including a self-deprecating jab many saw as a dig at Trump. “It’s outrageous how much character assassination has been directed at me, especially by me!” he quipped on X. The wit was sharp, but the target was clear.
Then Musk went further, referencing Jeffrey Epstein in a post about Trump. Republicans pounced, calling it a low blow, and Musk quietly deleted it days later. Sometimes, even billionaires rethink their zingers.
Trump, meanwhile, touted the spending bill as a historic $1.6 trillion expense cut. “This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness,” he declared, warning of a 68% tax hike if it failed. The stakes were high, and he wasn’t playing nice.
Musk didn’t back down entirely, suggesting on X that Trump should be impeached and replaced by Vice President JD Vance. That’s a bold move for someone who claimed he helped Trump win. Gratitude, it seems, is in short supply.
By Friday, Trump shrugged off Musk’s talk of a new political party. Speaking to Fox News’ Bret Baier, he leaned on strong Republican support and favorable polls. Confidence like that doesn’t need a handshake.
Musk’s repost of Vance’s Sunday X post on the Los Angeles riots showed alignment, though. “This moment calls for decisive leadership,” Vance wrote, and Musk amplified it. Maybe they’re not so far apart after all.
Trump’s late Sunday post, which Musk also shared, blasted Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for mishandling the riots. “These are not protesters, they are troublemakers and insurrectionists,” Trump wrote. Musk’s repost screamed agreement without saying a word.
Fox News Digital noted Monday that the feud was losing steam, especially after Musk backed Trump’s stance on the riots. The heart emoji to conservative influencer ALX’s clip of Trump sealed the deal. “We had a great relationship and I wish him well,” Trump said, and Musk’s response spoke volumes.
The duo’s joint press conference, set post-Musk’s DOGE exit, could clarify things. Their collaboration has always been a rollercoaster—productive one day, explosive the next. A little diplomacy might go a long way.
Conservatives hope this cools the MAGA infighting. Trump and Musk’s egos are big, but so are their goals. If they can align, the progressive agenda might face a tougher fight.
