Billionaire Elon Musk’s political misadventure with Donald Trump has imploded, leaving his father, Errol Musk, to pick up the pieces in Moscow. The elder Musk, 79, spoke to Russian media, painting his son as a stressed-out tech genius who stumbled in the political arena, as the U.S. Sun reports. His comments reveal a messy fallout that has conservatives scratching their heads.
Elon Musk donated $288 million to Trump’s successful 2024 campaign. Briefly, he also served as a White House aide, only to see the alliance collapse over a tax and spending bill dispute, with Errol likening it to a “marriage going wrong.” Errol’s remarks came while in Moscow for the Future Forum 2050, hosted by Putin-linked figures Konstantin Malofeev and Alexander Dugin. This saga, from campaign cash to public spats, underscores Elon’s political naivete.
Errol didn’t mince words, saying Elon’s “inclined to say that he’s made a mistake” by backing Trump. That’s a bitter pill for MAGA loyalists who saw Musk as a financial and ideological ally. His father’s blunt assessment stings, but it’s hard to argue when Elon’s political plays keep backfiring.
The Musk-Trump rift deepened when Elon posted on X, alleging Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a claim he later deleted. The White House swatted it down, and Trump told NBC he’s done with Musk, saying, “I have no intention of speaking to him.” That’s a cold shoulder from a president who doesn’t forgive easily.
Errol chalked up the feud to “continuous stress” and likened both men to PTSD sufferers lashing out. “They are all suffering from a bit of PTSD,” he told Russian outlets like Izvestia and Malofeev’s Tsargrad TV. Sounds like a convenient excuse for Elon’s impulsive X post, but stress doesn’t justify airing dirty laundry.
The tax bill clash was the final straw, with Errol noting Elon’s frustration over Trump’s concessions to Democrats. “He doesn’t realize that… Trump has to do that” to secure votes, Errol said. It’s a rookie mistake from a man who’s a titan in tech but a toddler in politics.
Errol’s Moscow trip, cozying up to Putin allies, doesn’t help Elon’s optics. He praised Moscow’s design, comparing it to “Ancient Rome” and dismissing Western critiques as “nonsense.” While he’s entitled to his travel plans, preaching from a Kremlin-friendly platform while his son feuds with Trump smells like a PR disaster.
Russian figures jumped into the fray, with Dmitry Medvedev offering to mediate between “D and E” for Starlink shares. Former space chief Dmitry Rogozin even invited Elon to Russia, promising “complete freedom of technical creativity.” These offers sound more like trolling than diplomacy, and Elon’s smart to steer clear.
Back home, Trump warned Musk of “serious consequences” if he backs political rivals, a not-so-subtle shot across the bow. “He’ll have to pay very serious consequences,” Trump told NBC. That’s a reminder that crossing the MAGA kingpin comes with a steep price.
Elon, licking his wounds, hinted at starting a new political party, asking his 220 million X followers if it’s time to launch one. On Friday, 80% of 5.6 million responders backed the idea, with Musk endorsing “The America Party” name. It’s a bold move, but jumping from tech to party-building is like swapping a Tesla for a unicycle.
Errol’s take? “He’s not a great politician; he is still learning,” he said, pointing out Elon’s political inexperience. That’s an understatement when your son’s idea of strategy is crowd-sourcing a party name on X.
The elder Musk framed the feud as a clash of titans, saying, “They are the only two people left in the arena.” But Elon’s no gladiator in this political Colosseum -- he’s more like a tech bro who wandered into the wrong arena. His father’s analogy flatters, but it doesn’t fix the mess.
Errol’s diagnosis of “five months of continuous stress” for Elon sounds dramatic, but it tracks with reports of the younger Musk’s regret and fatigue from his Washington stint. “He’s tired, he’s stressed,” Errol said. Maybe it’s time for Elon to stick to rockets and leave the swamp to savvier players.
Trump, meanwhile, remains unfazed, with Errol noting, “He’s the president, he was elected as the president.” That’s a reality check for Musk, who thought cash and clout could buy him a seat at the table. Politics isn’t a boardroom, and Trump is not an employee you can fire.
This Musk-Trump meltdown is a cautionary tale for conservatives banking on billionaire saviors. Elon’s “swimming pool with no bottom” approach to politics, as Errol put it, drowned his MAGA dreams. Next time, he might want to test the waters before diving in headfirst.
