Republicans call on Trump and Musk to end their feud
They worry that a drawn-out dispute between the two influential figures could derail progress on major Republican-backed tax and border spending bills, legislation championed by Trump but criticized by Musk.
As tensions rise following the high-profile conflict between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, members of the Republican Party, including lawmakers and key conservative voices, are calling for a ceasefire.
They worry that a drawn-out dispute between the two influential figures could derail progress on major Republican-backed tax and border spending bills, legislation championed by Trump but criticized by Musk.
The party seeks calm to avoid jeopardizing these critical policy efforts.
Republicans are urging Donald Trump and Elon Musk to end their public feud, hoping it won’t derail key legislative priorities.
Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington expressed optimism, saying, "I think that it will boil over and they’ll mend fences," while stressing the importance of staying focused on the party’s agenda.
By Friday afternoon, Musk remained quiet on the conflict, posting updates about his companies, while Trump left the White House for his golf club without addressing reporters’ questions on the spat.
Sen. Ted Cruz told Fox News he hopes the two reconcile, noting, "When the two of them are working together, we’ll get a lot more done for America than when they’re at cross purposes."
Sen. Mike Lee shared a photo of the pair on social media, expressing his wish for their reunion and calling their partnership a "bromance" worth preserving.
Despite these hopes, Trump showed little interest in reconciliation during an ABC News interview, dismissing Musk as "the man who has lost his mind" and saying he was "not particularly" eager to talk.
Some remain confident the feud will pass. Fox’s Sean Hannity compared it to sports rivalries that quickly turn back into friendships, calling the conflict “just a major policy difference.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson assured lawmakers were unfazed, emphasizing that the tax and border spending bill will move forward on schedule.
He also encouraged reconciliation, saying, "I believe in redemption," but warned Musk not to challenge Trump’s authority as party leader, calling him “the most consequential political figure of this generation.”
