Recent political allies Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have been engaged in an escalating war of words over the past several days, and people around the world are picking sides.
One notable commentator was Errol Musk, the Tesla CEO’s father, who offered a somewhat surprising take on his son’s brewing rivalry with the commander-in-chief.
During a recent interview, the elder Musk put his faith behind Trump and expressed a desire that Elon Musk would bury the hatchet.
In the end, he said that “Trump, of course, will prevail” because the president has the support of the American people behind him.
As Breitbart reported:
Musk said, “It seems a bit silly to me.”
Host Tom Burges Watson said, “Do you think this is a bump in the road, or do you think this is the end of the road for the relationship between your son and Mr. Trump?”
Musk said, “Just a bump in the road. It will fizzle out in a few days.”
He continued, “I haven’t spoken to him, but I did send him a message, you know, telling him to make sure this fizzles out.”
It was just one of countless opinions that have been shared this week as pundits across the political spectrum reacted to the developing story:
Trump on Elon Musk: “I just wish him well.”
Reserved. Poised. Classy. My President! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/eubMWovbw3
— Suburban Black Man 🇺🇸 (@niceblackdude) June 7, 2025
I absolutely want this back!
Anyone else want this back?
Peace between two legends, Elon Musk and President Trump! 👏🏻
pic.twitter.com/QdIeRLicyw— Jay 🇺🇸 Master Arborist 🌳 (@MasterArborists) June 6, 2025
ELON MUSK: Trump’s in the Epstein files so I let my son hang out with him…
Fucking nonsense.
Elon Musk is a liar.
— Pino Americano (@PinoAmericano) June 5, 2025
Newsweek also covered Errol Musk’s remarks in its wrap-up of recent developments:
Errol Musk told Al Arabiya: “It’s like elephant bulls or alphas having a go at each other. Let the innocent person cast the first stone.”
Elon Musk, Thursday on X, formerly Twitter: “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” Musk did not specify the context in which Trump is allegedly in the files.
President Donald Trump, Thursday on Truth Social: “I don’t mind Elon turning against me, but he should have done so months ago. This is one of the Greatest Bills ever presented to Congress. It’s a Record Cut in Expenses, $1.6 Trillion Dollars, and the Biggest Tax Cut ever given. If this Bill doesn’t pass, there will be a 68% Tax Increase, and things far worse than that. I didn’t create this mess, I’m just here to FIX IT. This puts our Country on a Path of Greatness. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Newsweek on Thursday: “This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted. The President is focused on passing this historic piece of legislation and making our country great again.”
Here’s a clip from another recent interview with Musk’s father:
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