Elon Musk took a step back this week and admitted he may have gone too far with some of his recent comments about President Donald Trump. In a post on his platform X, Musk wrote, “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.”
This came after a string of heated posts where Musk accused Trump of hiding Epstein-related documents and even called for his impeachment. The backlash was immediate. And it wasn’t just political,it hit his businesses too. Investors grew nervous. With Tesla preparing to launch its long-awaited robotaxi and SpaceX navigating political scrutiny, the stakes were high.
Musk’s apology seemed to ease some of the tension. Tesla’s stock rose in pre-market trading, a sign that the markets welcomed the move. Some saw it as a smart play. Others called it damage control. Either way, it’s clear Musk recognized that this wasn’t just about social media drama. It was about trust, leadership, and keeping the focus on what matters.
In the end, even someone as outspoken as Musk knows when it’s time to pull back. Especially when billions are on the line and the future of two major companies is at stake.
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