Trump’s White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavit echoed that sentiment speaking with reporters Wednesday afternoon. “The President acknowledged the statement that Elon put out this morning and he is appreciative of it. We are continuing to focus on the work of the American people,” Leavitt said.

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 went into damage-control mode early Wednesday as he tried to mend fences with President Donald Trump after their spectacular falling-out last week. And his critics are mocking his public show of fealty on his own platform.

In a separate, one-day YouGov survey conducted June 5, amid Trump’s feud with Musk, the majority of 3,812 U.S. adults (52%) said they side with neither Musk nor Trump, while 28% said they side with Trump, 8% said they side with Musk and 11% said they aren’t sure.

President Donald Trump and Elong Musk clash over housing cuts, sparking fears for affordable housing and GOP’s midterm chances.