Elon Musk recently called off his involvement in politics after a year of secretly meeting with Republican strategists. In an effort to distance himself from Washington, Musk stated that he will spend “a lot less” on politics and shift focus back to his main companies: Tesla and SpaceX.
Musk had previously been open about the importance of electing Donald Trump as a means to secure America’s future. Now, he appears eager to redirect his attention to space exploration and autonomous cars. Musk is willing to invest in any endeavor required to achieve these goals, with no apparent limits on what he will spend.
While Musk may be looking to leave politics behind, many commenters remain skeptical about his motives. Some believe that his return to focus on Tesla and SpaceX might not be as sincere as it seems, and could potentially have a negative impact on the country’s society and government.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/05/24/elon-musk-politics-tesla-spacex-doge