Charles Esther
After months of media silence, Elon Musk is once again in the headlines.
The billionaire entrepreneur has participated in at least five interviews in recent days, covering topics ranging from his political involvement to updates on Tesla and SpaceX.
Across these appearances, Musk has revealed a shift in focus away from politics and back toward his companies.
He’s also openly criticised former President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda and expressed regret over the extent of his political activity.
Here’s a summary of what Musk said in each interview.
Bloomberg Interview Musk Steps Back from Political Spending
At the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk told Bloomberg that he no longer sees a reason to spend heavily on politics.
“I think I’ve done enough,” he said.
Musk spent nearly $300 million in the 2024 election, mostly in support of Trump and Republican campaigns.
He added that unless a compelling reason arises, he plans to avoid political donations moving forward.
Musk also tied the success of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) to cooperation from Congress and the executive branch.
“The DOGE team has done incredible work, but the magnitude of the savings is proportionate to the support we get,” he said.
CNBC Interview Tesla Robotaxis Could Arrive Soon
In his CNBC sit-down, Musk focused on Tesla’s future plans.
He announced that Tesla’s robotaxi fleet could expand rapidly, beginning with 10 units in Austin, Texas.
That number could reach 1,000 within just a few months.
“We’ll start with probably 10 for a week, then increase it to 20, 30, 40,” he said.
Despite scaling back his political activity, Musk mentioned plans to visit Washington every few weeks.
“My rough plan on the White House is to be there for a couple days every few weeks,” he explained.
Ars Technica Interview Musk Regrets Time Spent on Politics
In an interview with Ars Technica, Musk reflected on his political engagement over the past year.
He admitted that he spent too much time on politics after entering the 2024 presidential race.
“It was just relative time allocation that probably was a little too high on the government side,” Musk said.
He confirmed that he has now reduced that involvement significantly to focus more on his companies.
Washington Post Interview Musk Defends DOGE Against Criticism
Musk also spoke to The Washington Post about the growing backlash toward DOGE.
He said the political climate in Washington was worse than expected.
“It’s an uphill battle trying to improve things,” he said.
He added that DOGE had unfairly become a scapegoat for unrelated issues.
“Something bad would happen anywhere, and we would get blamed for it even if we had nothing to do with it,” he said.
The criticism has extended to Musk’s companies, particularly Tesla.
“People were burning Teslas,” Musk said. “Why would you do that? That’s really uncool.”
CBS Interview Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill
In his CBS interview, Musk criticised President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
He argued that the bill increases the federal deficit and undermines DOGE’s cost-saving efforts.
“I was like, disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly,” Musk said.
“I think a vote can be big, or it could be beautiful. I don’t know if it could be both.”
The full interview is scheduled to air on Sunday, June 1.
Final Thoughts Musk Refocuses on Innovation Over Politics
Through these recent interviews, Elon Musk has signaled a clear pivot.
He’s stepping back from political entanglements to double down on innovation and efficiency.
Whether discussing Tesla’s future or defending DOGE, Musk seems determined to redirect his energy toward building rather than debating.
