The leading role the former “first buddy” took in stoking the Epstein controversy shows how he remains a potent political risk for Trump months after he publicly left the White House.

If doing irreparable damage to Donald Trump was on Elon Musk's mind when he posted his infamous attack on the president where he stated the president "is in the Epstein files," he certainly got his wish,

Elon Musk hit back at President Trump’s claim that he didn’t want to strip the mogul’s companies of his government subisidies. Trump seemingly extended an olive branch after the public falling out between the two by denying reports that he had it out for Musk.

Yesterday, President Trump seemed to offer an olive branch to his former “first buddy,” Elon Musk, amidst their ongoing spat. In a post made to Truth Social, Trump claimed that he didn’t wish any harm on Elon or his businesses.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not destroy Elon Musk's companies by taking away federal subsidies and that he wants the billionaire tech entrepreneur's businesses to thrive.

Tesla's profits plunged 16% over a three-month stretch ending in June. Analysts discuss CEO Elon Musk's role in this dip.

On X, users praised the food and the ambience at the diner, with one praising the diner's burger, giving it a 9/10, as well as Tesla's "Epic Bacon" appetizer, calling it a "must try". He did, however, note that the free popcorn was "legitimately terrible" due to a lack of salt or butter.

Musk said his automaker “probably could have a few rough quarters” ahead as federal electric vehicle credits expire soon.