Did threat to deport Musk stop the feud? Elon suddenly changes his tune with Trump
Just hours after President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of deporting Elon Musk to South Africa, the former DOGE chief appeared to change his recent negative tune about Trump, giving the commander in chief credit for resolving numerous world conflicts.
“Credit where credit is due,” Musk posted on X early Wednesday.
“@realDonaldTrump has successfully resolved several serious conflicts around the world.”
Credit where credit is due. @realDonaldTrump has successfully resolved several serious conflicts around the world. pic.twitter.com/0EyHHy5Gfo
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 2, 2025
Musk attached a message Trump had posted Tuesday on Truth Social, in which the president stated: “My Representatives had a long and productive meeting with the Israelis today on Gaza. Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60 Day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will work with all parties to end the War.
“The Qataris and Egyptians, who have worked very hard to help bring Peace, will deliver this final proposal. I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Musk recently has been vocal in his opposition to Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill due to concerns about adding to the national debt.
On Monday, Musk wrote: “It is obvious with the insane spending of this bill, which increases the debt ceiling by a record FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS that we live in a one-party country – the PORKY PIG PARTY!!
“Time for a new political party that actually cares about the people.”
Trump pushed back early Tuesday, saying on Truth Social, “Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa. No more Rocket launches, Satellites, or Electric Car Production, and our Country would save a FORTUNE. Perhaps we should have DOGE take a good, hard, look at this? BIG MONEY TO BE SAVED!!!”
When reporters asked Trump later Tuesday morning if he would deport Musk, the president said, “We’ll have to take a look.”
“We might have to put DOGE on Elon,” Trump added, referring to the Department of Government Efficiency that Musk previously led. “You know what DOGE is? DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon.”
Reporter: Are you going to deport Elon Musk?
Trump: We’ll have to take a look. We might have to put DOGE on Elon. You know what DOGE is? The monster that might have to go back and eat Elon. Wouldn’t that be terrible? He gets a lot of subsidies. pic.twitter.com/6I0OAIv7Js
— Acyn (@Acyn) July 1, 2025
Musk responded to Trump, saying: “So tempting to escalate this. So, so tempting. But I will refrain for now.”
On Monday, Musk vowed to bankroll primary challengers of any Republican lawmaker who voted to pass Trump’s bill “if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.”
Every member of Congress who campaigned on reducing government spending and then immediately voted for the biggest debt increase in history should hang their head in shame!
And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 30, 2025
When asked by ABC News about Musk’s criticism, the president reiterated that it was about the EV mandate.
“He should’ve known I wouldn’t do that, I couldn’t do that. I campaigned on those things for two years. I never understand why he did what he did, but he’s not going to get his mandate, and he better be careful, because he might not get anything else. You know what that means, right?” he said.
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