The White House has stated that Elon Musk is entitled to speak publicly on behalf of his companies regarding his recent feud with former President Donald Trump. President Biden’s administration defended Musk’s actions, emphasizing that he transitioned back into private business after spending time in the Oval Office, while continuing to advocate for policies related to government efficiency and tax legislation. The statement came as a result of Musk departing from his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and commencing lobbying against the current administration’s proposed budget and tax bill. This action took place shortly before Musk began actively engaging in advocacy regarding these proposals, including a prominent appearance at a White House press conference where he was presented with a ceremonial key to the White House. This feud also involved public exchanges between Musk and Trump on social media platforms. Notably, Trump accused Musk of turning against the administration for personal gain while accusing Musk of using his political influence in an attempt to derail legislation related to electric vehicle tax credits.