As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump's spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the potential consequences from a prolonged feud.

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

Animosity between the two men could complicate the path forward for legislation that has been promoted by Trump but criticised by Musk.