Elon Musk recently walked back some startling remarks he made about former President Donald Trump. Just last week, Musk seemed to fan flames with bold accusations that had everyone’s ears perked up.

During the time of Trump’s presidential victory, Musk was considered to be in close quarters with the then-president. Their relationship seemed friendly, especially as Trump placed Musk in the influential position as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency. This collaboration sparked plenty of conversations and laid speculations about the dynamics between the billionaire and the President.

Their mutual admiration was evident when Musk was frequently spotted at the White House. Some people were unhappy about this level of influence, considering Musk wasn’t an elected official. Despite the controversy, Trump repeatedly praised Musk, even orchestrating a public relations gesture for Tesla on the White House lawn during a dip in the company’s stock prices.

The synergy between these two prominent figures seemed almost perfect, like an unusual, but effective alliance. However, as May concluded, Musk’s formal engagement with the government came to a close, leaving many intrigued about the next chapter.

Shortly after parting ways with the Trump administration, Musk made headlines by directly criticizing Trump. In a surprising twist, he associated Trump with files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, raising eyebrows across the board.

Musk expressed his disdain for Trump’s policies, describing certain moves as ‘disgusting abominations’ that could potentially undo his own contributions via his role in government efficiency.

This stirred a significant reaction from Trump, yet Musk continued to escalate matters with a new series of claims. He suggested on social media that Trump’s name appeared in the Epstein files and implied this was the reason they hadn’t been disclosed to the public.

Following these bold charges, Musk pledged that the truth would eventually reveal itself. However, the situation took a turn when Musk provided no solid proof for his assertions. As the weight of his statements loomed, Musk chose to delete his tweets and openly expressed regret on his platform, X.

“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” Musk admitted.

In response, Trump noted that any relationship between him and Musk was likely behind them now. Citing his busy schedule and previous support he extended to Musk, Trump indicated that he had little interest in rekindling their rapport.

The unfolding events have left many curious about the possibility of repairing their relationship. What are your thoughts on the fallout between Donald Trump and Elon MuLatest Updates