Kanye West and Bill Ackman are rooting for Trump and Musk to get back together
Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman and controversial rapper Kanye West both called for President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to bury the hatchet after their feud exploded in spectacular fashion.Musk accused Trump of reckless spending, called for his impeachment, alleged that he was named in government files linked to the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and floated the idea of forming a new political party.The president lashed out at his former “First Buddy” with threats of retaliation and character attacks.Into the fray stepped Ackman, a major Trump donor, who attempted to cool tensions by urging the two to reconcile.“I support @realDonaldTrump and @elonmusk and they should make peace for the benefit of our great country,” Ackman wrote on X on Thursday.“We are much stronger together than apart.”Musk, who recently stepped down from his post leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), replied tersely: “You’re not wrong.”The understated response was taken by some as a sign that a truce could be on the horizon, especially with reports suggesting the two may speak by phone Friday.West, who has changed his name to Ye and no stranger to controversy himself, also chimed in with a plea for harmony.“Broooos please noooooo.
We love you both so much,” he posted on X, alongside an emoji of two people embracing.Neither Ackman nor Ye’s representatives immediately responded to requests for comment from The Post.Whether an olive branch will be extended remains uncertain.Trump does not intend to speak with Elon Musk on Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Post.“President Trump is focused on making our country great again and passing the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,”’ White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told The Post on Friday.The Post has sought comment from Musk.The blowup marks a dramatic shift in a relationship that only months ago had seemed foundational to Trump’s second-term plans.Following a July 2024 as...