Donald Trump and Elon Musk repaired their relationship following a public feud over government spending bills. The pair now holds monthly calls to discuss artificial intelligence and global affairs.
Mutual allies facilitated the reconciliation after social media exchanges strained the relationship last year. Musk plans to spend at least $100 million on voter-mobilization efforts for Republicans in the November midterm elections.
Sources indicate the relationship remains less intimate than in previous years despite the renewed communication. The alliance offers mutual benefits regarding SpaceX government contracts and potential congressional investigations.