According to sources, communication between Trump and Musk has resumed intermittently. Musk recently attended an official dinner at the White House in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It is worth noting that Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 campaign, donating a massive sum of $291.5 million to boost Trump's re-election efforts, before their relationship later soured. Although exact figures will not be announced until next month's campaign finance reports, this support is a strong boost for Republicans in their quest to prevent Democrats from regaining control of Congress. Return after a break and threats These moves come after a period of acute tension between Musk and Trump, after Musk left Trump's administration last May following sharp disagreements. These included Musk criticizing Trump's budget, calling it a 'disgusting job,' and Trump's refusal to nominate a Musk ally to head NASA. This also comes after the threat of a 'third party,' when Musk threatened to found the 'American Party' and support opponents of current Republicans, but he backed down, preferring to return as a traditional party donor. A 'break the ice' dinner Vice President J.D. Vance played a key role in repairing the relationship, hosting a dinner last month at his residence that included Musk and senior White House officials. A report by Axios revealed that American billionaire Elon Musk has already begun funding Republican campaigns for the 2026 midterm elections for the Senate and House of Representatives, in a move that suggests a thaw in his relationship with President Donald Trump after a months-long break. Financial details Informed sources confirmed that the world's richest man has written large checks to support Republican candidates, with promises to continue support throughout the next election cycle.
