US President Donald Trump has stopped mentioning Elon Musk on his Truth Social account in April, following a significant decline in polling numbers for the tech mogul. According to an analysis by Politico, Trump’s posts about Musk averaged four times per week in February and March, but have since tailed off.
Musk had been a central figure in Trump’s reelection campaign last summer and continued to lead efforts to gut federal agencies during his presidency. However, he has faced ridicule for his polling numbers and has stepped back from front-line politics.
GOP insiders say Musk is “finished, done, gone” due to poor public perception and his failure to deliver on promised results. The White House has also stopped mentioning Musk on social media, with some of Trump’s senior advisers following suit.
The decision to drop Musk comes as the administration takes a step back from the tech billionaire who had been leading efforts to reduce federal spending. Trump’s focus has shifted towards his own businesses and message, with less emphasis on Musk’s efforts.
The decline in attention for Musk raises questions about Democrats’ messaging ahead of the midterms. While some Democrats see Musk as an effective target for criticism, others acknowledge that he may become a liability for the president if not used effectively.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-elon-musk-truth-social-mentions-b2753786.html