Whatever happened to Elon Musk? Tech boss drifts to margins of Trump world
a year ago
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- Elon Musk's relationship with Donald Trump is tapering off after initial closeness.
- Musk's role in Trump's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (Doge) has been reduced to two days a week.
- Public approval of Musk's work at Doge is low, with 58% disapproval.
- Doge's aggressive cuts to federal agencies have caused significant damage, including staff reductions at FEMA.
- Musk's political spending and support for far-right groups have hurt Tesla's brand and sales.
- Musk's backing of a losing candidate in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race marked a political setback.
- Trump and Republicans are distancing themselves from Musk due to his declining popularity and political liabilities.