(Scypre.com) – Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is reportedly planning to reach out to White House aides—though not directly to President Donald Trump—in a bid to de‑escalate their fiery public feud, sources say.
The once-generous alliance between Musk and Trump, dating back to Musk’s participation in Trump administration initiatives such as the “Department of Government Efficiency,” fractured dramatically this week. Tensions flared when Musk criticized Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” for eliminating electric-vehicle tax credits—prompting a retaliation from Trump threatening to revoke SpaceX and Tesla contracts. Their feud rapidly escalated. Musk publicly called for Trump’s impeachment, implied Trump was tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and warned of launching a new political party. Trump responded by labeling Musk mentally unstable and hinted at punishing his companies.
According to Fox News, Musk has expressed interest in a call with White House aides to mediate tensions—but Trump “is not expecting to speak to Musk today,” and administration insiders say no call is scheduled yet. Separately, reports indicate that aides from both sides are quietly coordinating to prevent the feud from obstructing legislative efforts.
Musk’s decision to engage aides instead of Trump may stem from multiple strategic interests:
Protecting Tesla and SpaceX contracts threatened by Trump’s backlash.
Recalibrating public perception, especially after aggressive rhetoric on social media.
Guarding his companies’ future, as Musk warned he could halt key SpaceX operations.
The storm has provoked sharp reactions:
Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans have vocally urged a ceasefire, expressing concern the feud could derail the tax-cut bill.
GOP lawmakers criticized Musk’s Epstein accusations, warning he “crossed the line”.
Trump allies—including Rep. Troy Nehls and Rep. Aaron Bean—are divided, some admonishing Musk, others calling for reconciliation.
This high-stakes dispute has implications far beyond personal grievances:
Legislative Delay: The “Big Beautiful Bill” may stall as the GOP seeks to contain internal strife.
Party Unity: A high-profile split between Trump and such a major donor/influencer threatens MAGA cohesion.
Regulatory Ripple: Musk’s hint at launching a rival party highlights growing tensions between tech outsiders and traditional political power.
Key developments to monitor:
Whether Musk and Trump will actually connect, even indirectly via aides.
How Trump responds publicly: Will he soften or escalate further? So far, he’s said Musk “lost his mind” and rejected the possibility of a call.
Impact on markets and contracts, especially if Musk follows through with threats to pause SpaceX operations.
This clash of titans—Musk’s disruptive power and Trump’s political influence—underscores the growing friction between tech disruptors and establishment politics. Their next moves could reshape the future of U.S. policy, public sentiment, and the alliance between Silicon Valley and Washington.