In a rare statement of remorse, tech billionaire Elon Musk said he ‘went too far’ with some of his online remarks, just days after a widely reported verbal sparring match with former US President Donald Trump.
The CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter) posted on his personal platform, "Looking back, some of my posts about President Trump were excessive. I gave in to emotion. I'm sorry about that.
This follows an intense online dispute between the two powerful individuals that was brought on by Trump's accusations of Musk's unethical business practices and political vacillations. Musk retaliated with a string of scathing posts that ridiculed the former president's legal issues and charged him with sowing discord.
Supporters from both sides rallied online as soon as the argument went viral and the drama was heightened by major media outlets. Although Musk is renowned for his uncensored social media presence, this instance of introspection suggests a potential change in tone, particularly during an election year in the United States, where both leaders have considerable sway.
According to political analysts, Musk's remarks could be an effort to ease tensions with Trump's sizable support base, many of whom are also customers of Musk's companies.
Although Musk's comments have not yet received an official response from Trump or his campaign, insiders speculate that the rivalry may not be finished yet. For the time being, Musk's recognition provides a unique opportunity to show humility in the virtual arena occupied by politicians and billionaires.