Elon Musk
says he got ‘carried away’ with Trump – but still holds on to contentious
political views
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Elon Musk
has admitted he "got carried away" during his heavy involvement in Donald Trump’s 2024
presidential campaign and subsequent administration. In an interview with The
Economist, the billionaire acknowledged that his intense focus on
politics—including backing Trump with $200 million and leading the short-lived
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—distracted from running his
companies like Tesla and SpaceX.
Looking back
at his political involvement, Musk said, “I got carried away, frankly.”
according to
reports from the Times of India.
The Shift
in Focus and Lingering Views
Despite
stepping back from Trump's orbit following a highly publicized falling out over
a federal spending bill, Musk continues to voice highly contentious
geopolitical and societal positions.
- Regret Over Political
Distraction:
Musk stated he should have spent more time overseeing Tesla and his core
tech enterprises. His time leading DOGE ended after deep disagreements
emerged over federal cost-cutting initiatives.
- Continued Right-Wing and
Techno-Libertarian Views: While expressing regret over his direct involvement in
Washington, Musk maintains several sharp, controversial perspectives. He
remains highly critical of Western immigration policies and retains
staunchly contrarian views on culture and gender politics.
- Bleak Global Predictions: In the same interview, Musk
doubled down on several dramatic predictions, including his belief that
the United Kingdom faces an impending risk of major civil unrest in the
coming decades.
- Skeptical International Stance: Musk continues to distance
himself from mainstream consensus, previously advocating for the United
States to withdraw from major international bodies like NATO and the
United Nations.
Backstory
of the Fall-Out
The shift
follows a turbulent period where Musk and Trump publicly turned on each other.
After Musk labeled Trump's core tax and spending legislation a "disgusting
abomination," Trump threatened to terminate billions in federal contracts
for SpaceX and Tesla, accelerating Musk's decision to distance himself from
electoral politics
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