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By Staff Writer with Agencies
In a new interview with the New York Post podcast Pod Force One, President Donald Trump addressed his ongoing feud with entrepreneur Elon Musk, revealing that while he’s not holding any hard feelings towards the billionaire, he’s still not ready to forgive him yet.
Musk, who had recently apologized for his critical remarks about Trump on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stated that he regretted some of his posts, which he admitted “went too far.” The posts had been a culmination of the dramatic tension between the two, which escalated after Musk made claims involving Trump and the Epstein files.
Trump, however, responded coolly to Musk’s apology. “I have no hard feelings,” said the 78-year-old President during the Pod Force One interview. “I was really surprised that that happened. He went after a phenomenal bill. He just— I think he feels very badly that he said that.”
The President continued to express disappointment but stopped short of outright condemnation. “Look, I don’t blame him for anything. I was a little disappointed,” Trump acknowledged. “Things like that happen. It is what it is.” Despite the fallout, Trump seemed to recognize that Musk may regret his actions. “I think he feels very badly that he said that,” Trump added.
Musk’s public apology came after a tweet where he insinuated that Trump’s name was mentioned in the notorious Epstein files. That tweet was later deleted, and Musk said he regretted the comments, suggesting that they went too far in their criticism of Trump.
Trump appeared to soften his previous remarks, which had been more scathing. Earlier, the former President had referred to Musk as someone who had “lost his mind” and even speculated that Musk’s behavior could be linked to possible drug use. “The poor guy’s got a problem,” Trump had said during an interview with CNN. “I’m not even thinking about Elon anymore.”
Though Trump was not entirely dismissive of Musk’s apology, it seems that reconciliation is not yet on the horizon. When podcast host Miranda Devine suggested that Musk might have treated Trump “a bit like a father,” the President responded with a mix of acceptance and caution. “I was disappointed in him, but, you know, it is what it is,” Trump remarked.
Despite Trump’s apparent reluctance to dive back into a relationship with Musk, the President remains deeply focused on his political and national priorities. As Devine pointed out, Trump’s current focus is squarely on managing global tensions and domestic crises. “He’s too busy at the moment trying to end two world wars, dealing with riots in L.A., and bringing the economy back,” Devine added.
While no official plans for a reconciliation have been announced, Trump’s more measured response suggests that the door is not completely closed. However, Trump is clear that for now, any move to rebuild the relationship would have to wait, as the President remains committed to his political agenda.
For Musk, it seems the relationship with Trump may have cooled significantly, but like many things in politics, the future remains uncertain.
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