Coverage dated June 8, 2025

Musk backs Trump amid ICE battle in California

Headline from The Hill

Elon Musk, days after his major blowup with President Trump, backed him in the battle with Gavin Newsom and Californian lawmakers over the weekend's immigration protests in Los Angeles.

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  1. Fox News

    Musk does immediate 180 on Trump as soon as LA riots rage (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Elon Musk seems to be publicly signaling that he backs the Trump administration's handling of the LA riots, following a recent spat between him and the president.

  2. CNN

    LA protests inch Elon Musk back to President Trump (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Last week, Elon Musk was calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. This week, Musk is back to praising the administration, softening his tone after the two powerful leaders’ very public breakup.

  3. The Hill

    Musk backs Trump amid ICE battle in California (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Elon Musk, days after his major blowup with President Trump, backed him in the battle with Gavin Newsom and Californian lawmakers over the weekend's immigration protests in Los Angeles.

  4. Insider

    Elon Musk backs up Trump amid LA protests (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The supportive reposts from Musk came days after his feud with Trump reached a dramatic apex.

  5. The New Republic

    Musk Tries to Make Up With Trump After New Threat on L.A. Protests (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Elon Musk wants to fall back in Donald Trump’s good graces after their very public fight just a few days ago.

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