It appears that the friendship between President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is back on track. After a public falling-out, which coincided with Musk’s criticism of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the two may have put their differences aside.
Trump’s Comments on Musk
Trump recently told reporters that he has a “good” relationship with Musk and has spoken to the Tesla CEO “a little bit” in recent weeks. This comes after the two were spotted sitting together at a memorial ceremony for Charlie Kirk. Trump said, “He had a bad spell, he had a bad period. He had a bad moment… It was a stupid moment in his life, very stupid. I’m sure he’d tell you that. But I like Elon, and I suspect I always will.”
Implications for Tesla and SpaceX
The renewed friendship between Trump and Musk could have positive implications for Tesla and SpaceX. While Trump has been critical of electric vehicles and pushed to remove the federal EV tax credit, Musk and Tesla may need the president’s blessing to move forward with plans for autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Trump’s nomination of Tesla critic Jonathan Morrison to lead the NHTSA could be a setback for the company. However, with Musk and Trump getting along again, there may be hope that Musk can convince the president of the benefits of autonomous vehicles and push for approval at the national level in the future.
Potential Benefits for Tesla
A mended relationship between Musk and Trump could also lead to changes at NASA, with new reports suggesting that Jared Isaacman, a noted SpaceX customer and supporter, could be in the running to lead the space agency. Furthermore, Tesla could regain support from members of the Republican Party, which could boost demand for the company’s vehicles. In the past, Musk’s political ties to Trump have led to a decline in demand for Tesla vehicles in several parts of the world.
A New Beginning?
With their relationship on the mend, Musk and Trump may be able to put their differences aside and work towards a more cooperative future. This could have significant implications for both Tesla and SpaceX, and could potentially lead to new opportunities and advancements in the fields of electric vehicles and space exploration. Only time will tell if this renewed friendship will lead to positive outcomes for both parties involved.