The billionaire had claimed in a post on Thursday that the president was named in the much-discussed Epstein files.

For all the insults that Mr. Musk and Mr. Trump traded on Thursday, don’t be surprised if they make up again days from now. In the meantime, they both benefit.

Representative Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington, expressed hope that the disagreement would not impede progress on critical tasks. Speaking on the matter, Newhouse said: "I hope it doesn’t distract us from getting the job done that we need to.