Trump-Musk feud shows signs of thawing, hours after it blew up

A public feud erupted between President Trump and Elon Musk, involving threats of contract cancellations and impeachment calls. The conflict escalated rapidly on social media before showing signs of de-escalation. A White House-facilitated call between the two was scheduled for Friday. Trump downplayed the severity of the situation, claiming their relationship was strong. The White House emphasized their focus on passing a specific bill, a bill Musk criticized. Leavitt clarified that Musk's right to speak for his companies didn't negate Trump's presidential responsibilities. Musk seemingly retracted his threat to decommission the Dragon spacecraft. Following advice to cool off, Musk indicated a willingness to reconsider his actions. Investor concerns led to significant financial losses for both Trump and Musk due to the conflict.