President Trump and Elon Musk traded social media barbs last week. Mr. Trump has said that he has no interest in repairing the relationship with his former adviser.

The most obvious path forward — no matter how nasty the spectacle becomes — would be to do what Trump usually does.

Elon Musk expressed regret for his recent critical posts about Donald Trump, signaling a potential reconciliation between the tech mogul and the former U.S. president. Musk's conciliatory tone may indicate a strategic move to protect his business interests.