The dispute between Donald Trump and Elon Musk was triggered by months of intense stress on both sides, and the public battle between the U.S. president and the billionaire donor needs to stop, Musk's father told Reuters on Monday.

The row between Donald Trump and Elon Musk was triggered by months of intense stress on both sides, and the public battle between the US president and the billionaire donor needs to stop, Mr Musk’s father told Reuters yesterday.

Elon Musk’s father has responded to the rift between his son and US President Donald Trump. “He stood by his principles ... and so therefore I stand by my son,” Errol Musk said. He claims the feud is exaggerated and is confident his son and the US President will patch up their fractured relationship.