Elon Musk, the billionaire and former head of the White House’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” slapped away an olive branch extended by the president on Thursday, keeping the feud between them alive.

The White House Press Secretary told reporters that she "doesn't think" Trump wants federal agencies to have contracts with Musk's AI company.

Tesla is scheduled to make its first earnings report since Elon Musk stepped down from his White House role on Wednesday.

President Trump on Thursday denied wanting to harm tech billionaire Elon Musk’s businesses, amid questions over whether he supports federal agencies working with the Tesla CEO’s companies.

The president said in a Truth Social post that he wanted Musk's businesses to "THRIVE like never before."

Tesla's profits fell 16% over a three-month period ending in June that overlapped with the end of chief executive Elon Musk's tenure in the White House and his ensuing public clash with President Donald Trump, an earnings release on Wednesday showed.

Elon Musk's companies have benefited from government contracts, including SpaceX through its relationships with the Pentagon and NASA.

Elon Musk has departed from the White House as he prepares to end his tenure as the department’s leader, according to reporting from the New York Post. “Instead of meeting with him in person ...

Tesla's profits plunged 16% over a three-month stretch ending in June. Analysts discuss CEO Elon Musk's role in this dip.

As a “special government employee,” Musk is permitted to work only a set number of days per year. Under that classification, he is capped at 130 workdays annually in his White House role.

The White House said that DOGE’s mission is moving forward because of Trump. “Many Presidents have promised, but none other than President Trump has delivered to actually make government more efficient and root out waste, fraud, and abuse in Washington, and that mission is moving full steam ahead,” said White House spokesman Harrison Fields.

Tesla shares plummeted as CEO Elon Musk’s promises for robotaxis failed to excite investors following another disappointing earnings report.