Trump, as we all know, wants to always be the most powerful guy in the room.
And its that defeat in Tuesdays election that may spell the end of Musks time in government.
Or, at the very least, a more diminished role.
Elon Musk carrying an Air Force One stuffed toy while leaving presidential helicopter Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on February 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.© Win McNamee/Getty Images
Musk had supported Judge Brad Schimel, who had been running against Judge Susan Crawford.
As Gizmodo has argued before, the two men need each other to accomplish theirfascist goals.
Youll notice that Musks statement isnt actually an admission that hed step aside.
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Heres that moment in the Fox News interview.
Musk is asked if hes leaving after 130 days, as required by law.
Youll notice he never commits to leaving.
But Musk doesnt have to worry, hes got plenty of contractsaround the worldto prop up his wealth.
Thats the neat thing about being the richest guy in the world.
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