Elon Musk has expressed regret for some of his recent social media posts criticizing President Donald Trump, signaling a potential cooling of tensions between the two high-profile figures. In a post on his X platform (formerly Twitter), Musk stated that some of his comments about President Trump "went too far."
The relationship between Musk and Trump has been turbulent. Once close allies, with Musk even advising the administration on reducing federal spending, the two publicly fell out after Musk left his role. They have since engaged in heated exchanges on social media.
Trump has previously stated that he had no interest in repairing the relationship. However, Musk's recent expression of regret, coupled with the deletion of some of his more inflammatory posts, suggests a possible willingness from both sides to de-escalate the conflict. Even recently, Musk agreed with a social media post which suggested that he and Trump were “stronger together.”
Interestingly, the two men find common ground on the issue of immigration. Musk has recently used his X platform to echo Trump's rhetoric regarding the protests in Los Angeles and the need for a strong government response. This alignment on immigration policy may further contribute to a reconciliation between the two.
Hegseth Defends Military Deployment in LA
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny on Capitol Hill regarding the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. Democrats are questioning the legal authority for such a deployment.
During a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Senator Tammy Baldwin pressed Hegseth on the specific legal statute authorizing the President to send active-duty Marines to Los Angeles. Hegseth cited the president's constitutional authority but did not provide a specific provision, stating that the Office of General Counsel had reviewed the order and deemed it constitutional for the President to use Federal troops to defend Federal law enforcement.
Controversy Surrounding Military Involvement
- Democrats are raising concerns about the domestic deployment of the military.
- Hegseth is defending the administration's actions, citing constitutional authority.
- The legal basis for the deployment remains a point of contention.