Business • Jun 12, 2025

Elon Musk's apology to Trump boosts net worth

Elon Musk just got $191 million richer after publicly apologizing to Donald Trump. Following a phone call, Musk said he regretted his earlier harsh tweets about the former president. This move not only patched things up between them but also bumped Musk's net worth up to $411.4 billion, according to Forbes's real-time billionaire tracker.

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Musk deletes controversial posts about Trump

Investors liked Musk's change of tone, and the market responded with a boost to his wealth. Trump thanked Musk for reaching out, while Musk deleted some controversial posts about Trump from X (formerly Twitter). It's a reminder that even online apologies can have real-world financial impact.