Elon Musk softens his earlier criticism of President Trump, shifting his tone and approach in public comments as tensions ease and a pivot in messaging unfolds.
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Elon Musk
Week of Jun 9 – Jun 15, 2025
Musk’s surprising shift sparks innovation and debate this week.
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This week, Musk shifted gears by softening his tone and mending fences with Trump. His Starlink aided refugees while bold moves—ranging from billion-dollar ventures and a new tunnel project to stepping back from DOGE—sparked lively debates and kept the tech world buzzing.
Sudanese refugees in Chad rely on Starlink connectivity, emphasizing urgent survival needs over political divides. Elon Musk's technology proves essential as practical support outweighs contentious debates.
newlinesmag.comElon Musk expressed regret over his inflammatory social posts about Trump and privately reached out with an apology as Trump responded, hinting at a thaw in their fraught exchange.
www.cnn.com · www.bbc.com · nypost.com · www.nytimes.com · abcnews.go.comGovernment officials approved a controversial spending bill tied to Elon Musk amid accusations of taxpayer fund misuse, while investors committed $250 million to his xAI venture, intensifying the debate over his agenda.
democrats-appropriations.house.gov · www.nytimes.comElon Musk made news today with continued Doge email antics, a social media apology after turbulent posts, and talks on a new tunnel project connecting Nashville's airport. His actions stir both intrigue and discussion.
www.axios.com · www.theguardian.com · www.wsmv.comElon Musk ended his government role managing DOGE, paving the way for a new era. The shift leaves the project’s future uncertain as it adjusts to life without his unique influence.
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