The Bromance Is Over: Trump Cuts Ties with Elon Musk After Political Fallout

Elon Musk is out — and not just from the political limelight. According to multiple reports, former U.S. President Donald Trump has quietly distanced himself from the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, signaling the end of their high-profile alliance.

Musk, who once played a headline-grabbing role as the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump’s watch, has reportedly been booted from the position. The billionaire’s political stardom appears to have flamed out after months of controversy, poor polling, and a growing backlash from within the Republican Party.

For weeks, Musk was a staple on Trump’s Truth Social platform — mentioned almost daily for his aggressive reforms, which included mass layoffs and shutting down several federal departments. But now? Not a word. Politico’s analysis shows Trump hasn’t mentioned Musk since early April — a stunning shift considering he referenced him about four times per week during February and March.

From Asset to Liability

The silence speaks volumes. Behind the scenes, Republican insiders paint a clear picture: Musk has gone from political MVP to public relations risk.

“He’s finished, done, gone. He polls terribly. People hate him,” one anonymous GOP operative told Politico. “He’d show up in Wisconsin wearing a cheese hat like a child, thinking he can buy votes. People aren’t buying it.”

Musk’s offbeat behavior and unpredictable statements may have played well on Twitter, but in the political arena, they’ve backfired — and badly. His public statements, particularly those tied to divisive issues, have hurt his business interests, and many now believe he’s more of a liability than an ally.

A Quiet Exit from the Spotlight

While no formal announcement has been made, the absence of any recent praise or acknowledgment from Trump is being seen as confirmation that the bromance is over. The Independent reports that the Trump administration is now quietly backing away from Musk, even as the 2025 election cycle heats up.

Musk, for his part, seems to be taking the hint. In a recent interview, he sounded weary of his political adventures.

“In terms of political spending, I’m going to do a lot less in the future,” Musk said. “I think I have done enough.”

Elon sincerely believed DOGE would be taken seriously and achieve savings.

Then Trump restricted him down to nonsense like USAID.

And then Congress refused to vote to even stop that kind of spending.

And now Elon is pissed and walking away.
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— Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) May 20, 2025

That statement marks a major shift from the once bold and brash tech mogul who seemed eager to reshape Washington. Now, the man who once promised to make government “run like a startup” appears to be stepping away — bruised, quieter, and perhaps a bit wiser.

Trump’s team seems to be recalibrating, focusing less on tech billionaires and more on traditional political alliances. Meanwhile, Musk may be heading back to his roots in innovation, far from the world of campaign rallies and federal reform.

In the end, the bromance that once fascinated the political world has fizzled out — quietly, but definitively.

{Source: IOL}

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