The wealthiest individual in the world remained mostly uninvolved in the country’s political conflicts for a significant part of his career. However, this changed when he decided to purchase Twitter after recognizing it as a platform that suppressed free speech. Following this acquisition, he actively supported Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and campaigned vigorously on his behalf.
Subsequently, he emerged as the face of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and has since led his team in uncovering vast amounts of government waste, fraud, and abuse. Despite his efforts to streamline the federal bureaucracy, he has faced criticism and threats from the biased media and progressive extremists.
As he prepares to step down and return to his roles as the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, as per his original plans, the tech magnate was questioned about any regrets regarding his involvement in the campaign to enhance America’s status. His response was a straightforward “No.”
Fox News host Lara Trump asked Musk if he had any “regret” over his work at DOGE or his support of Trump, to which the SpaceX founder replied, “No.”
“I think it was essential for President Trump to win to ensure that America remained great, and that we reach greater heights,” Musk said in an interview that aired Saturday on “My View with Lara Trump.”
In the run-up to the November 2024 election, Musk became a staunch supporter of Trump despite having been a former Obama donor, citing concerns over former President Joe Biden’s “most radical-left, crazy administration ever.”
“Whoever controlled the auto pen and telepromptor during the Biden administration was the real president,” he said.
Lara Trump: “Do you regret coming out and supporting President Trump?”
Elon Musk: “Yes *joking* No! I think it was essential for President Trump to win to ensure that America remained great and that we reached greater heights.”
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— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) May 4, 2025
