Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., center, said he hopes Elon Musk, left, and President Donald Trump "reconcile." (Getty Images/AP)
"I'll tell you what, do not doubt and do not second guess and don't ever challenge the President of the United States, Donald Trump. He is the leader of the party, he’s the most consequential political figure of this generation, in probably the modern era, and he's doing an excellent job for the people," Johnson said.
Asked whether he'd spoken to Musk since the tirade, Johnson said earlier Friday morning, "We exchanged texts, but I'm not going to talk about the content of it."
Johnson also said Republicans were unfazed by the criticism coming from the tech billionaire often called the richest man in the world.
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Trump said he was not interested in speaking with Musk. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
Musk accused Republicans of not working hard enough to cut federal spending with their budget reconciliation bill, which is aimed at advancing Trump's priorities on tax cuts, immigration, energy, defense and the debt limit.
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The Tesla CEO called out Trump, Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., all by name as well.
Republicans, for the most part, have closed ranks around Trump and their bill.
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