US President Donald Trump minimized his dispute with Elon Musk while speaking to The New York Post about his survey results and the unexpectedly positive May employment statistics on Friday.

"Nothing catches me by surprise. Nothing," the president told the media of the personal attacks launched at him Thursday by the former Department of Government Efficiency leader. "The numbers are through the roof, the stock market is up, billions are pouring in from tariffs, and my poll numbers are the highest they've ever been. Other than that, what can I tell you, right?" he added.

The public clash between Musk and the president originated from the Tesla CEO's criticism of the Trump-endorsed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which analysts predict will increase the federal deficit by roughly $3 trillion during the next decade.