Amid an escalating war of words between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO took to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday to praise the president for his international diplomacy.
“Credit where credit is due. @realDonaldTrump has successfully resolved several serious conflicts around the world,” Musk posted, just hours after Trump announced a 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Credit where credit is due. @realDonaldTrump has successfully resolved several serious conflicts around the world. pic.twitter.com/0EyHHy5Gfo
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 2, 2025
🗣️ Ceasefire Praise, Despite Deportation Threat
Musk’s praise comes just a day after Trump threatened to deport him, writing on Truth Social:
“Elon Musk knew, long before he so strongly endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV Mandate… He may have to close shop and go back to South Africa.”
Trump’s remarks followed Musk’s criticism of the administration’s policies, including its electric vehicle mandate and what Musk described as “one big beautiful bill”—a dig at Trump’s sweeping legislative proposals.
⚠️ Feud Timeline: From Endorsements to Accusations
- Musk previously headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) until his exit in May 2025, expressing frustration with Trump’s governance.
- Trump, in turn, threatened to cut government subsidies and contracts for Musk’s companies, including Tesla and SpaceX.
- Musk retaliated by accusing Trump of “ingratitude,” even controversially claiming the former president was “in the Epstein files”—a claim he later retracted.
🌍 Ceasefire Announcement: What Prompted Musk’s Post?
On Wednesday, Trump confirmed that Israel had agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, mediated through diplomatic backchannels reportedly involving Qatar and Egypt. The ceasefire comes after months of sustained conflict, pressure from allies, and ongoing humanitarian crises.
Musk’s post appears to acknowledge Trump’s success in brokering the agreement, despite their personal clashes.
⚖️ What It Means
While tensions between the two public figures remain high, Musk’s latest statement signals a willingness to separate policy from personal disputes—at least temporarily.
The billionaire’s post has drawn mixed reactions online, with some praising his objectivity, while others accused him of inconsistency given the recent political barbs exchanged.
With the 2026 elections looming and tech-policy debates heating up, the Trump-Musk dynamic is becoming an unlikely subplot in America’s shifting political landscape.