Musk backed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016 and former President Joe Biden in 2020, but did work with Trump at times during his first term. He said in 2017 that simply attacking Trump would "achieve nothing," calling for "open channels of communication" with the president.

He’s also suggesting, as The New York Times first reported, that Trump suspend Musk’s security clearance, cancel his contracts, investigate his alleged drug use, and even cons

As their fight over the tax bill explodes into view, some lawmakers hold out hope for a reconciliation after the painful divorce.