Elon Musk has publicly expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump, marking a clear conclusion to the long, highly visible political clash that had unfolded between them over recent months. His message came less than 24 hours after he joined an exclusive White House dinner and only moments after Trump jokingly pressed him for acknowledgment during a speech.
During remarks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on November 19, Trump highlighted the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a major spending package that includes tax incentives for vehicles manufactured in the United States. While talking about the measure, he pointed to Musk in the audience, teasingly telling him he was “lucky” Trump was on his side and asking rhetorically whether Musk had ever “properly” thanked him.
Soon after, Musk posted a reply on X that left no ambiguity. Sharing photographs from the event—which included figures like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman—Musk wrote that he wanted to thank Trump for “all he has done for America and the world.”
Musk’s participation in the event and his public note of appreciation signal a notable shift in tone after a period of strained relations. The friction began after Musk stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) at the end of May. Tensions worsened when he blasted the “Big Beautiful Bill,” describing it as bloated, wasteful, and damaging to the country. Those comments, according to reports, put him in poor standing within the Trump administration.
By mid-summer, the dispute had deepened. Musk announced the formation of the “American Party,” using the moment to criticize Congress for passing the domestic spending plan championed by Trump. Trump, in turn, lashed out on social media, calling Musk a “train wreck” and claiming he had “gone off the rails.” The two continued to exchange sharp remarks throughout July and August, though they briefly crossed paths at an event honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The recent dinner appearance and Musk’s public thanks now suggest that the two influential figures may be moving past their political fallout, potentially reopening a line of cooperation after months of hostility.
Source: MANDATORY
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