Elon Musk reportedly called President Donald Trump days before tweeting his regret of their escalating feud. In this file photo, Musk, left, and Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) AP

Elon Musk is walking back a series of critical posts about President Donald Trump, admitting some of his tweets “went too far” after sparking viral backlash.

"The easiest way to save money in our Budget … is to terminate Elon's Governmental Subsidies and Contracts," Trump said in a post.

The partnership crystallised in mid-2024, after an assassination attempt on Trump led Musk to shift from critic to donor. He poured nearly $300 million into the Republican war chest, joined the cabinet as head of the meme-friendly Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE),

Shares of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker fell sharply Thursday as investors fear his dispute with President Donald Trump could end up hurting the company.

President Donald Trump, speaking from the White House on Monday, said he’s holding on to his Tesla and keeping Starlink running despite a nasty fallout with Elon Musk that dominated headlines all week.