U.S. President Donald Trump was frustrated with billionaire Elon Musk, but doesn't want a long-term feud with the entrepreneur and big campaign donor, Vice President J.D. Vance said on Wednesday (June 11, 2025).

Mr. Vance told reporters that he has spoken to both Mr. Musk and Mr. Trump about trying to ensure Mr. Musk’s support for the president, adding that the Trump team was grateful for what Mr. Musk did early in the process of making the government more efficient.