Group 1 - Elon Musk expressed regret over his recent social media posts regarding former President Trump, which led to a public dispute and strained their previously close relationship [1] - The conflict has raised concerns about the future prospects of Musk's companies, Tesla and SpaceX, particularly after Tesla experienced its largest single-day market value drop [1] - Musk's criticism of Trump's proposed tax and spending plan, which he claimed would "undermine" the work of the government efficiency department (DOGE), was a key trigger for the dispute [1] Group 2 - Trump's response to the conflict included a suggestion to terminate government contracts and subsidies awarded to Musk's companies, although he later indicated plans to retain SpaceX's Starlink technology [2] - Analysts believe that Musk's apology may not fully mend the rift, as Trump has shown a tendency to hold grudges, despite wishing Musk well [2] - The conflict highlights the fragile relationship between Silicon Valley and the White House, with Trump having pressured various tech CEOs since taking office [2] Group 3 - Experts note that tech giants must accept the current government's conditions, as Trump has continued several antitrust investigations initiated during the Biden administration [3] - Despite this, Trump's rollback of certain regulations has provided some relief for the tech industry [3]