San Francisco: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has expressed regret over a series of social media posts directed at US President Donald Trump. The posts, made last week amid a public dispute with the president, have since been a source of contention between the two influential figures.

According to Anadolu Agency, the disagreement began when Trump criticized Musk for opposing a Republican policy measure, citing its potential impact on the national deficit. This public clash quickly escalated, leading to repercussions in Congress and affecting Tesla's stock performance. In response to the tensions, Musk, who is also the CEO of Tesla, took to the social media platform X, where he posted a series of remarks targeting Trump. Among these was a post referencing Trump's past connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, which Musk has since deleted. He also hinted at the possibility of starting a new political party.

In a statement on X, Musk wrote, "I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far." Following these developments, Trump addressed the situation on Monday, acknowledging their previously positive relationship. "We had a good relationship, I wish him well, very well," Trump stated, while also suggesting that he had not given much thought to whether he would respond if Musk reached out to him. "I would imagine he wants to speak to me, I would think so," the president added.

The incident highlights the complex dynamics between political and business leaders, as well as the potential consequences of public disputes on social media platforms.