President Trump said Thursday he was “very surprised” and “disappointed” by Elon Musk’s harsh criticism of the president’s signature piece of legislation working its way through Congress and expressed uncertainty about the future of their relationship.

“I’ve always liked Elon. And so I was very surprised. You saw the words he had for me, and he hasn’t said anything about me that’s bad. I’d rather have him criticize me than the bill. Because the bill is incredible,” Trump said during an Oval Office meeting with the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

“Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will any more,” Trump added.

Trump said Musk, the CEO of Tesla and a close adviser, was upset about the repeal of an electric vehicle tax credit. Trump argued Musk was aware of the polic

See Full Page