Trump Backs Elon Musk to Thrive Despite DOGE Investigation Threats

President Donald Trump has made headlines once again with a surprising shift in tone regarding tech billionaire Elon Musk. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his desire for Musk and his businesses to thrive, emphasizing that their success is intertwined with the prosperity of the United States. "The better they do, the better the USA does, and that’s good for all of us," Trump declared, dismissing rumors that he intends to strip Musk’s companies of government subsidies.

This olive branch comes on the heels of a tense summer feud between the two high-profile figures. Earlier in July, Trump had hinted that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might investigate Musk, even joking that DOGE could be the "monster" that might "eat Elon." The jab was tied to Musk’s frustration over Trump’s plans to terminate electric vehicle mandates, a policy shift that could impact Tesla, Musk’s flagship company.

The friction escalated in June when Trump signed resolutions to end California’s strict diesel engine rules and EV mandates, a move he celebrated as a permanent blow to such regulations. Musk, in turn, criticized a Trump administration spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" filled with wasteful spending. Yet, despite the public spats, Trump’s latest comments suggest a desire to mend fences—or at least to keep the drama from derailing mutual interests.

What’s clear is that the Trump-Musk saga is a microcosm of broader tensions between policy, innovation, and personal egos. As these two titans navigate their rocky relationship, the stakes for American industry and technological leadership remain sky-high.