Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Political Kryptonite
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Elon Musk’s bizarre reign as head of the Department of Government ... He was becoming a political albatross for Donald Trump, and now the president’s efforts to destabilize the “deep state” have shifted to other methods (e.g., congressional ...
Following a New York Times report in March 2025 about a potential Pentagon briefing on the U.S.-China conflict, Donald Trump denied Elon Musk's involvement, leading Musk to distance himself from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
A bizarre online feud erupted between Marjorie Taylor Greene and Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, after the AI questioned the sincerity of Greene's Christian faith and political stances. Greene accused Grok of bias and spreading propaganda,
US President Donald Trump granted refugee status to nearly 60 white Afrikaners from South Africa, citing unverified claims of a "white genocide." The US processed their asylum requests directly in Sou
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Irish Star on MSNElon Musk pulled off-balance in awkward handshake with Donald Trump after new DOGE pick announcedTesla CEO and outgoing head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, reportedly joined U.S. President Donald Trump on his trip to the Middle East. The outgoing government employee was spotted being forced into a handshake by his former boss while a Saudi Arabian official looked on.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump's cabinet faced intense conflict. A heated argument erupted in the West Wing involving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent was angry about Musk's attempt to appoint Gary Shapley to head the IRS.
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President Trump no longer mentions Elon Musk in his social media posts, but Musk recently caught a flight to the Persian Gulf with the president.
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Elon Musk's decision casts doubt among RepublicansElon Musk shifts his focus from the White House to Wall Street, putting the Republican Party on alert. He is stepping back from financing Donald Trump's party. Musk was an influential figure in the early days of the new Republican administration under Donald Trump,
Despite stepping down from his official role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk intends to maintain a presence in Washington. He plans to visit the White House regularly, signaling his continued interest in influencing policy.