Republicans fearful about potential consequences of a prolonged feud between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are urging the pair to call a truce.At a minimum, the explosion of animosity between the two powerful men could complicate the path forward for Republicans’ massive tax and border spending legislation that has been promoted by Mr Trump but criticised by Mr Musk.

Joe" guest host Jonathan Lemire contemplates the meaning of the Trump-Musk feud for the political world. JONATHAN LEMIRE, 'ATLANTIC' CONTRIBUTOR, 'MORNING JOE' CO-HOST: There was sort of as a shield,

The current tension sparked when Elon Musk left Donald Trump's administration and criticized the president's "One Big Beautiful Bill."