--- title: "Musk Is Suddenly Groveling to Get Back in Trump’s Good Graces as He Realizes He’s Made a Terrible Mistake" description: "Elon Musk is seemingly realizing that he's made a terrible mistake, and is groveling to get back in Trump's good graces." date: "2025-06-06" modified: "2025-06-06" authors: - name: "Victor Tangermann" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/victor" url: "https://futurism.com/musk-groveling-trump-good-graces" categories: - "Future Society" tags: - "doge" - "donald trump" - "elon musk" - "SpaceX" - "white house" --- # Musk Is Suddenly Groveling to Get Back in Trump’s Good Graces as He Realizes He’s Made a Terrible Mistake ![Elon Musk is seemingly realizing that he's made a terrible mistake, and is groveling to get back in Trump's good graces.]() *\Image: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images\* Billionaire Elon Musk and president Donald Trump are seething on their respective social media platforms following a major escalation of long-simmering resentment between the two. The [gloves came off this week]() as the two enormous egos started taking public swings at each other. Trump threw particular gasoline on the fire when he [threatened]() that Musk's "governmental subsidies and contracts" would be terminated, posing an existential risk to Musk's business empire. In return, Musk [vowed to cut off]() the United States' access to space by decommissioning SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft — only to change his mind hours later. As the [*Wall Street Journal* reported]() this morning, Trump is considering selling the flashy red Tesla Model S that he got as part of Musk's [dumbfounding car salesman event]() that took place in front of the White House earlier this year. As the spat unfolds, a clear dynamic is emerging: Musk is realizing that he's made a terrible mistake, and is groveling to get back in Trump's good graces — an eventuality that doesn't seem to interest Trump very much as he lets Musk blow in the wind. Sources [told *Reuters*]() that Trump is "not interested in talking to Elon Musk" following their escalating feud, even though [Trump says]() the billionaire has been trying to get in touch to bury the hatchet. "I'm not even thinking about Elon," Trump added smugly. "He's got a problem, the poor guy's got a problem." Before coming to his senses, Musk lobbed insults at Trump that may be legitimately unforgivable to the two-time president. On Thursday, he even [accused]() Trump of being "in the Epstein files," referring to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. "That is the real reason they have not been made public." "Mark this post for the future," he tweeted in a [follow-up](). "The truth will come out." One interesting data point: many Republicans are elated at the breakup. "He's a complete joke," one House Republican [vented to *Axios*](). "He had no idea what the f\*ck he was doing, whatsoever." "Nobody really wanted him here," the lawmaker added. "We couldn't wait to get rid of him." Meanwhile, Trump's former advisor and fellow felon, Steve Bannon, is [seemingly trying to exploit]() the shattered bromance to get the government to seize control over Musk's SpaceX and have him deported. Investors in Musk's EV maker Tesla are not impressed, indicating that [neither his close relationship with Trump]() nor his dramatic about-face is good for business. The epic temper tantrum wiped out a [staggering $152 billion]() in market cap, sending the company's shares plummeting on Thursday, the company's [biggest hit ever](). It's a dramatic explosion of a close and [off-puttingly personal]() relationship. Just last week, Musk showed up to his farewell party at the White House [with a black eye](). "He’s one of the greatest business leaders and innovators the world has ever produced," Trump [said]() at the time. "He stepped forward to put his very great talents into the service of our nation, and we appreciate it." Less than a week later, Trump's tone took a stunning turn. "Elon and I had a great relationship," Trump [told reporters]() from the Oval Office. "I don’t know if we will anymore." "Whatever," an incensed Musk [tweeted]() in response. **More on the bromance:** *[The Trump-Musk Bromance Has Exploded Into a Million Spite-Fueled Pieces]()* ## Author I've been at Futurism since 2017, where my role has evolved to encompass design, writing, and increasingly editing. I've always been fascinated by space exploration and advanced transportation, which I've leaned into by interviewing luminaries in those fields while closely following the dimensions of policy and regulation that allow next-generation projects to succeed -- or, sometimes, to fail. I'm also keenly interested in the effects of generative AI on society, policies, and democratic institutions, as well as clean energy, physics and biology, and the vagaries of tech leadership. My work for Futurism has been cited by publications including Ars Technica, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Jalopnik, Fox News, and the New York Post. I spent my childhood living in locations including Manila, the Philippines, and Geneva, Switzerland, attended McGill University, and now live in Toronto, Canada. Before Futurism I worked at AskMen and a small photography studio. In my free time, I'm an avid gardener, foodie, and craft beer lover, as well as a maker of artisanal hot pepper sauces. I have a magnificent dog named Freida. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()