U.S. President Donald Trump appreciates Elon Musk's apology, the White House said on Wednesday, hours after the billionaire businessman expressed regret over some of the posts he made on social media last week.

Trump’s White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavit echoed that sentiment speaking with reporters Wednesday afternoon. “The President acknowledged the statement that Elon put out this morning and he is appreciative of it. We are continuing to focus on the work of the American people,” Leavitt said.

President Donald Trump received a phone call from Elon Musk late on Monday before the billionaire expressed regret over some of the posts he made on social media last week, a White House source with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.