The network, citing current and former officials, said Musk has reappeared among the president's associates. The White House separately confirmed that he received the National Medal of Science.
Fox News reported that Musk has rebuilt his relationship with Trump after their public dispute over a budget bill in 2025. The network cited a former administration official, a current White House official and other sources. The current official denied that Musk had been completely pushed out of the administration.
The dispute escalated after Musk attacked the budget legislation and Trump criticized him on social media. Musk left his post as head of the Department of Government Efficiency after four months. Fox said he had appeared at White House events again in recent months.
One official linked Musk's renewed presence in Trump's political orbit to his financial support for Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Fox also reported that Musk attended the launch of a government website and a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
In a separate confirmed development, Trump presented Musk with the National Medal of Science. The White House announced the award, and the Associated Press also covered the ceremony and the men's earlier feud. Fox's account of a renewed personal relationship relies on current and former officials, some unnamed.