Tensions are running high between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, prompting a call for peace from within the Republican party. The escalating public feud, which intensified on Thursday and Friday with a flurry of social media barbs, has raised concerns amongst GOP members about the potential derailment of the highly anticipated “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

This dramatic escalation followed President Trump’s response to Musk’s persistent criticism of the bill earlier in the week. The conflict comes just a week after Musk’s departure from the Trump administration, concluding his 130-day stint as a special government employee.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) expressed his hope for reconciliation in a statement to CNN. He voiced his belief in redemption and expressed confidence that the situation will ultimately resolve itself. Johnson’s comments highlight the growing unease within the Republican party about the potential damage this public spat could inflict on their legislative agenda and their image.

The situation remains fluid, with the potential ramifications for the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the future of the Trump-Musk relationship still unfolding.