WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.

Joe" guest host Jonathan Lemire contemplates the meaning of the Trump-Musk feud for the political world. JONATHAN LEMIRE, 'ATLANTIC' CONTRIBUTOR, 'MORNING JOE' CO-HOST: There was sort of as a shield,

Elon Musk says he's the country's kingmaker ... 'cause he says Donald Trump wouldn't have won the election without him -- and the whole Republican Party would be in shambles, too!