The dispute between Trump and Musk ends with a message of regret... Will the political partnership resume?

In a sudden shift in the relationship between tech mogul Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump, US Vice President Mike Pence expressed his belief that Musk is seeking to rejoin Trump's team after the recent public dispute that garnered media attention. Pence told reporters during a public event at the Kennedy Center in Washington: "I believe Musk wants to return to join Trump's team," hinting at efforts to mend the relationship between the two sides after a heated exchange. According to The Wall Street Journal, Pence and Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff, played a pivotal role in convincing Musk to end the dispute during a phone call last Friday, urging him to repair the relationship with Trump. In a notable response, Musk softened his stance and wrote on the "X" platform yesterday: "I regret some of my posts about President Trump last week. I went too far." This statement was welcomed by Trump himself, who said in an interview with the New York Post: "It's very nice that he expressed regret." The dispute between the two men escalated suddenly days ago after Musk criticized a budget project that Trump described as "fantastic," while Musk called it "huge, shiny, and disgusting." The disagreement led to mutual accusations, with Trump hinting that Musk "is suffering from madness and drug abuse," while Musk responded saying that his electoral support was a major reason for Trump's previous presidential victory. This escalation came shortly after Trump hosted a farewell party for Musk inside the Oval Office, marking the end of his presidency of the agency responsible for reducing federal spending. With the dispute being put aside and intentions of reconciliation emerging, observers believe that the relationship between Trump and Musk may return to its former state, especially as Trump prepares to run for elections again and Musk seeks to enhance his presence in the American political scene.