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Subtle sign Elon Musk is ‘finished, done, gone’ from US politics

Elon Musk says his DOGE work will drop 'significantly'
  • Donald Trump has ceased mentioning Elon Musk on Truth Social and other platforms, from posting an average of four times per week in February to once since the start of April, according to Politico, marking a significant shift.
  • This change coincides with Musk's reduced presence in frontline politics following public disapproval and criticism over his involvement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.
  • GOP insiders have expressed negative views on Musk's political influence, stating that he is "finished, done, gone."
  • Musk's role as a special government employee, focused on trimming the federal budget, has concluded, and he is now prioritising his businesses.
  • While the White House has not directly addressed Musk's departure, it affirms the continuation of his cost-cutting initiatives.
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