WP learned about the reasons for Musk's departure from the political information field

American entrepreneur and Head of the Department of Public Efficiency (DOGE) In the United States, Elon Musk has moved away from politics to continue working at his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, as well as due to concerns for his safety. This was reported on May 24 by The Washington Post (WP).

It is noted that among the reasons were "difficulties in achieving tangible results" in political terms and the threat to Musk's own security. The article clarifies that he did not expect such a negative reaction to his political actions.

"Musk's proximity to the president [of the United States Donald Trump] and the steps he took as curator of DOGE, including mass dismissals of civil servants, caused widespread criticism," the publication says.

According to the newspaper, the entrepreneur intends to develop two companies that have created a reputation for him as a "technological innovator." At the same time, Musk plans to release a fully autonomous car this year, as well as launch a next-generation Starship rocket.

In addition, he wants to create an unmanned fleet to Mars in 2026, which will be a step towards the goal of sending humans to this planet.

Could Trump and Musk's cooperation stop? Analysis

On May 19, Politico newspaper, after analyzing publications concerning Musk, reported that he had disappeared from the political information field and was rarely mentioned on the social networks of American President Donald Trump. It was noted that reducing Musk's presence could have political advantages for the Republican Party.

On May 20, Elon Musk announced his intention to reduce financial expenses for politics due to the lack of reasons for such expenses. He also urged not to link his decision to the allegedly negative consequences of his participation in political life.