US House Speaker Aims to Reconcile with Elon Musk

The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has expressed a desire to meet with Elon Musk to repair their strained relationship. Their communication was disrupted when Musk changed his phone number after disagreements over legislation.

Johnson shared that he initially sent Musk a detailed message, but due to the change in contact information, Musk never received it. “It seems his phone had some issues after our disputes,” Johnson explained. Musk later confirmed through a third party that he had switched numbers, leaving Johnson’s message unread. He hopes to meet Musk in person to settle differences and foster a better understanding.

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Johnson has met with Musk several times face-to-face and kept him updated on efforts related to the “Big, Beautiful Act” (OBBBA). While acknowledging that multiple factors contributed to the rift, Johnson noted Musk was largely aware of the bill’s details before leaving the White House. He indicated that Musk has since changed his stance and is now better informed about their initiatives.

Relations between Musk and Republican leaders became tense after President Trump endorsed the OBBBA in May. Musk publicly opposed the bill in June, criticizing it and warning of rising U.S. debt. He also expressed concerns about the bill impacting Tesla’s subsidies and publicly urged Republicans to oppose it, even suggesting that supporters might face electoral losses in 2026.

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The former President responded by accusing Musk of prioritizing Tesla’s interests over national concerns, implying that Musk’s focus on his company’s subsidies might be influencing his public stance. Trump hinted at possible investigations into government contracts involving Musk’s companies, fueling ongoing tensions.

Following the bill’s passage and Trump’s signing into law on July 4, Musk announced plans to create a new political party called “America” to challenge the existing two-party system. Trump dismissed this idea, warning it could lead to chaos in U.S. politics.