Elon Musk admitted on X that some of his posts supporting Donald Trump crossed a line. Musk said he regrets the statements, though he did not specify which posts or explain what made them go too far.
The confession comes as Musk faces scrutiny over his political activism and influence. The billionaire has been a vocal Trump backer and has used his massive platform on X to amplify pro-Trump messaging. His posts have ranged from campaign promotion to attacks on political opponents.
Musk's regret signals possible recalibration of his public political stance. The admission could reflect concern about blowback from advertisers, users, or business partners who oppose his political activity. X has already lost major advertisers over content moderation issues and Musk's own posts.
What comes next remains unclear. Musk rarely walks back positions entirely. His vague acknowledgment leaves open whether he will actually change his posting behavior or simply acknowledge the controversy without substantive action. The statement does little to address the underlying tension between his role as a platform owner and his use of X as a personal political megaphone. Investors will watch whether this affects X's already-challenged advertising recovery or his other business interests.