President Trump told reporters Thursday that he was "amazed" Elon Musk had endorsed him in the first place, given Trump's long-standing position on electric vehicles that would hurt Musk's company. Why it matters: In the aftermath of Trump and Musk's fallout — which shifted from scorched earth calls to impeachment to a more peaceful stalemate — the president and the former DOGE head have struck a conciliatory tone.

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Elon Musk is clearly the “poster child” for why the nation needs campaign finance reform.