Vice President JD Vance noted Trump's frustration but desire to avoid long-term conflict, while the White House appreciated Musk's recent statements and efforts to assist government operations.

Musk’s rare public expression of regret suggests he is trying to defuse tensions after Trump threatened to retaliate against his companies during their feud.

Vice President JD Vance and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles spoke by phone with Elon Musk on Friday, during which the three discussed the feud between President Donald Trump and the tech billionaire,