Donald Trump says he issurprised and disappointed with Elon Musk over the messy public meltdown of their partnership. He also should be wary. It’s not Musk’s ownership of one of the most influential social media platforms that should give the president pause.

President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are showing no signs of reconciling on Friday, but Republicans are increasingly urging them to settle their dispute.

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,