Musk's erratic June included a $10 million peace offering

Elon Musk donated $10 million to congressional Republicans shortly after a public dispute with President Trump, signaling an attempt to reconcile with the White House. However, less than two weeks later, Musk reversed his stance, advocating for the formation of a third political party. This shift highlights Musk's volatile relationship with Trump since May. The donations were revealed in campaign finance disclosures from Republican super PACs. Musk had previously expressed disappointment with a Trump-backed bill, left his advisory roles, and publicly criticized Trump, even calling for his impeachment. Following these public attacks, Musk had a phone call with Vice President Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, aiming for reconciliation. He subsequently deleted his critical posts and acknowledged going too far. Despite these efforts, Musk later threatened to create a third party, the America Party, if Congress passed the bill he opposed. He also contributed over $45 million to America PAC, which he founded to support Trump during the 2024 campaign.