The plot twist came too fast! In just a few hours, Musk suddenly softened, and Trump's response was even more confusing.
When asked about his public falling out with Musk, Trump said, "Oh, it's fine." He also mentioned that things are going very smoothly, better than ever.
White House aides have arranged a call with Musk on Friday to facilitate reconciliation and attempt to cool down the current tense situation. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment late Thursday regarding the potential de-escalation.
Earlier, Trump also met with new German Chancellor Merz in the Oval Office to discuss the tension between the U.S. and Europe, while recalling an event held for Musk last week, pointing out that at the time, his eyes were dark. "I said, 'Do you want to put on some makeup?' But he said, 'No, I don't think so.' That was interesting and nice," Trump said on Thursday. "He always wants to be himself."