US Speaker of the Home Mike Johnson, Republican from Louisiana, speaks throughout a information convention after a Home Republican convention assembly on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 4, 2025.
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Home Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned Sunday that he hopes President Donald Trump and Elon Musk can “reconcile” after their public fallout final week.
“There’s lots of emotion concerned in it, nevertheless it’s within the curiosity of the nation for everyone to work collectively,” the Louisiana Republican mentioned on ABC Information’ “This Week.”
Johnson mentioned that he has not spoken with Musk concerning the GOP-led “massive, stunning invoice” since final Monday.
Musk final week went on a rant in opposition to the multitrillion-dollar spending bundle that narrowly handed the Home, calling it a “disgusting abomination” that may result in exploding federal deficits.
On Sunday, Johnson brushed apart the Tesla’s CEO’s criticisms of the invoice.
“I did not exit to craft a bit of laws to please the richest man on the earth, what we’re making an attempt to do is assist hardworking Individuals,” he mentioned.
The spending invoice is now with the Senate.
Musk’s vocal opposition to the laws was partly what triggered the general public conflict between Trump and the billionaire SpaceX founder, CNBC beforehand reported.
The 2 males haven’t spoken since their feud, White Home press secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned Sunday on “Fox Sunday Morning Futures,” including that she does not suppose Trump “intends to.”
Trump additionally instructed NBC Information’ Kristen Welker on Saturday that he was not keen on repairing his relationship with Musk following their spat, signaling that their rift could possibly be irreversible.
Musk was the most important donor of the 2024 presidential marketing campaign, and his tremendous PAC spent roughly $200 million to propel Trump to the White Home.
Within the midst of Musk’s criticisms in opposition to the invoice, he threatened to “fireplace all politicians who betrayed the American individuals.”
However Trump warned Saturday that Musk would pay “very severe penalties” if he funds Democratic candidates difficult Republicans who help the invoice.
Johnson, a loyal Trump ally, echoed the president’s remarks, saying it could be a “massive mistake” if Musk had been to again Democratic candidates.
