🗣️ Musk Says “They Went Too Far”
Elon Musk posted on X this morning:
“I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.” 
He deleted inflammatory posts — calling Trump’s budget bill “a disgusting abomination,” implying involvement in the Epstein files, and flirting with impeachment — and issued a rare apology. Meanwhile, Tesla stock rebounded ~2–3% in pre-market trading .
⚠️ Not Just a PR Move — Musk May Be Protecting His Business
Analysts say Musk regrets the posts because they “could hurt his companies” — especially SpaceX and Tesla, which rely heavily on government contracts .
Trump warned of “serious consequences” if Musk funded Democrats . Now Musk is scrambling — deleting the worst posts and softening his tone — likely to patch things up before regulatory backlash hits.
🎯 Media Reaction: Framing Apology, Spinning the Story
• CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS portray Musk’s apology as contrition and Trump as “vindictive” for even threatening to strip contracts.
• But they ignore two key facts:
1. Musk provoked the feud, criticizing Trump publicly and repeatedly.
2. Trump’s response was measured—he didn’t terminate contracts, only warned of consequences.
The media treats this as a public relations mess — but it’s actually a strategic power move.
🧩 Trump’s Response: Controlled, Legal, Strategic
Trump didn’t lash out — he gave a public warning and moved on:
• He described Musk’s posts as “disrespectful.”
• He said he “wished Elon well” even after ending their relationship    .
• He affirmed there won’t be cuts to existing contracts — for now.
That’s executive-level accountability — no drama, no executive order, just consequences for aggressive behavior.
🔍 What It All Means
🔚 Bottom Line
Elon Musk made moves that could have cost him everything — federal contracts, government cooperation, investor confidence. He stepped back.
President Trump didn’t escalate the feud — he warned Musk, and let him fall back. That’s leadership.
The media wants to frame it as “Musk apologizes, Trump bullies the weak” — but beneath it all, it’s a story about influence, power, and consequences.
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