Make no mistake, the Musk-Trump bromance is over

Make no mistake, the Musk-Trump bromance is over

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Transcript: Trump Set to Cut Musk Loose as Knives Are Out over WI Loss

As Trumpworld starts turning on Elon Musk over the massive GOP defeat in Wisconsin, Representative Mark Pocan explains what this all says about the deep unpopularity of the Trump-Musk agenda.

According to US media, Elon Musk will soon no longer play an official role in the Trump administration. Whether it's because Musk's unpopularity is reflected in Trump, or because Tesla's sales are in free fall, the bromance with the “first buddy” seems to be over.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk admired each other because of their success, they even liked each other. But then the disadvantages of their relationship became greater than their benefits.

After a tumultuous month, U.S. President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have come to an understanding: Musk will step down as head of the Department of Government Optimization. Insiders to Trump: “Musk has become a political liability,” but is likely to remain an unofficial advisory figure.