Trump, Musk Mend Fences As Musk Commits $100M+ To Boost GOP In Midterms

The rapprochement followed months of quiet diplomacy. Back-channel phone calls, encouragement from mutual friends, invitations to Mar-a-Lago, and a White House gathering all played roles.

The unexpected assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who had worked in his final months to bring the two powerful figures closer together, also helped move the process forward.

Privately, Trump has told aides that he and Musk will never be as close as they once were.

Yet the two men now speak roughly once a month, discussing artificial intelligence, China, and global events, according to people with knowledge of the conversations.

The renewed partnership is important for both.

Musk’s financial muscle and influence on X give Republicans a major edge in a critical election cycle.

For Trump, the support of the innovative billionaire who once helped deliver the 2024 victory reinforces his agenda of American energy dominance, space exploration, and technological leadership.

Their earlier split erupted after Musk criticized a major spending bill as wasteful, leading to days of public attacks that shocked political observers.

Musk had been a constant presence in the early days of the administration, even briefly leading efforts to slash government waste.

The public rupture threatened to fracture the powerful coalition of traditional conservatives and tech innovators that propelled Trump’s return to the White House.

Now, with midterms approaching, the practical benefits of cooperation have outweighed old grievances.