From Cage Match to Collaboration? Leaked Texts Reveal Zuckerberg’s Support for Musk’s DOGE Project
New court documents have pulled back the curtain on a surprising diplomatic shift between two of the world’s most powerful tech rivals. In early 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly reached out to Tesla CEO Elon Musk via text message to offer strategic support for Musk’s DOGE project. This outreach marks a stark departure from years of public friction, which famously peaked with Musk challenging Zuckerberg to a high-profile cage fight.
According to the filings, Zuckerberg offered Meta’s moderation prowess to protect Musk’s team from online harassment, texting: "DOGE looks like it’s making progress. Our teams are on standby to remove abusive or threatening content directed at your team members." Musk reportedly responded with a heart emoji before pitching a bold counter-proposal: inviting Zuckerberg to join a potential bid to acquire OpenAI. While Zuckerberg suggested a follow-up call, he stopped short of committing to the acquisition, highlighting the complex "frenemy" dynamic that continues to shape the AI and crypto landscapes.