Elon Musk is moving back into politics. Can't he take up a new hobby instead? | Arwa Mahdawi

Elon Musk's Return to Politics: A Recipe for Disaster?

It seems like it's time for Elon Musk to dust off his politician's hat once again. After a disastrous stint in politics last year, where he drastically cut federal jobs, dismantled foreign aid programs, and left a trail of chaos in its wake, Musk has made a shocking comeback.

The billionaire tech mogul recently posted a photo on social media dining with Donald Trump and Melania at Mar-a-Lago, sparking speculation about his sudden interest in reconciliation. Musk's apparent enthusiasm for the dinner party, where they "had a lovely dinner" and shared optimistic predictions for 2026, suggests that he has indeed put his differences with Trump to rest.

However, not everyone is celebrating this newfound alliance between two of the world's most polarizing figures. Critics argue that Musk's re-entry into politics will only lead to more chaos and destruction, citing examples such as the devastating impact of his "department of government efficiency" (Doge) on US aid programs.

Musk's recent donations to Republican candidates in the midterms have only added fuel to the fire, suggesting that he is serious about backing Trump's party once again. The move has been met with skepticism from many, who point out that Musk's involvement in politics only serves to further polarize an already divided nation.

In fact, it was the ghost of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator who advocated for Musk and Trump to reconcile before his untimely death, who appears to have played a key role in rekindling their friendship. JD Vance, another influential figure who has been brokering peace between the two men, is also seen as a player in this latest development.

One can't help but wonder what other consequences this unlikely alliance will bring about. With Musk's vast wealth and influence backing Trump's party, the stakes are high indeed. As one commentator wryly put it, "I don't have billions of dollars to use to get politicians to do my bidding... But I do have a wealth of unsolicited advice for Musk: please sir, can you take up a nice hobby? Or spend some quality time with your army of children, perhaps?"

It's hard to disagree with this sentiment. With Musk's track record on politics so far being one of disaster and chaos, it's only reasonable to assume that his involvement in government will end badly for everyone involved. As the world waits with bated breath to see how this latest development plays out, one thing is certain: Elon Musk's return to politics is a recipe for disaster waiting to happen.
 
๐Ÿค” come on guys, let's not be so quick to judge elon musk just yet... ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ i get why people are skeptical after what he did last year but you can't write off his entire political career based on one dinner party with trump and melania. ๐Ÿด that being said, if he does end up backing trump's party again, it's gonna be a mess ๐ŸŒช๏ธ we need to remember that politics is all about compromise and working together, not just having a big ego ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ and let's not forget, elon musk has a reputation for being a bit of a loose cannon ๐Ÿ”ฅ so maybe it's best if he sticks to what he's good at: innovating ๐Ÿค– and making space travel happen ๐Ÿš€
 
๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ˜ฑ can't believe musk is doing this again! like, seriously what's wrong with him? first it was doge and now he's trying to make amends with trump? ๐Ÿ˜’ newsflash elon: your track record on politics is literally non existent ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ you cant just waltz back in and expect everything to be okay ๐Ÿšซ his influence is already causing major divide in the country...and let's not forget about those midterms donations ๐Ÿค‘. honestly, can't we all just move on from this toxic dynamic? ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ musk needs to take a step back, assess what he wants to achieve and do some actual research before jumping into politics again ๐Ÿ‘€
 
omg i'm low-key terrified about elon musk getting back into politics ๐Ÿคฏ like what even is his endgame here? he just kinda shows up and starts making deals with people who are already super polarizing, and now everyone's worried that he'll bring more chaos to the table ๐Ÿšจ his track record so far has been pretty questionable at best, and i don't think it's unfair to say that his whole "department of government efficiency" thing was a huge disaster ๐Ÿ˜‚ so yeah, let's all just take a deep breath and try not to imagine the worst-case scenario... but at the same time, can we really see him just walking away from this now? ๐Ÿค”
 
I'm not sure if I should be worried about Elon Musk returning to politics ๐Ÿค”. The last time he was in the mix, things got pretty messy and that wasn't exactly his finest hour ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. His plans to cut federal jobs and dismantle foreign aid programs seemed like a recipe for disaster to me ๐Ÿ’ธ. Now that he's back with Donald Trump, I'm not holding my breath for good things to come ๐Ÿ˜. It feels like we're just setting ourselves up for another chaotic ride ๐Ÿšจ. What do you guys think? Should we be worried about Musk's involvement in politics again? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
๐Ÿšจ this guy elon musk needs to chill ๐Ÿ˜Ž he thinks he can just waltz back into politics and everything will be okay? please ๐Ÿ™„ his track record is a hot mess ๐ŸŒช๏ธ cutting federal jobs and dismantling foreign aid programs was a recipe for disaster, and now he's trying to team up with trump again? ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ that's like putting diesel fuel in a gas-powered car, it's gonna end badly ๐Ÿ’ฅ and what really concerns me is his influence money ๐Ÿค‘ can't you just imagine him using his billions of dollars to get politicians to do his bidding? ๐Ÿ’ธ it's a toxic combo ๐Ÿšฝ mark my words, this alliance will only lead to more chaos and destruction ๐Ÿ”ฅ we need someone with some common sense and compassion in the political scene, not someone who thinks they can play the system like a fiddle ๐ŸŽธ
 
omg can you believe this?! elon musk trying to be mr nice guy after all the destruction he caused last year? i mean, dude, if you're gonna eat dinner with trump and melania, don't pretend like everything's hunky dory ๐Ÿ˜’... those foreign aid programs were a mess and cutting federal jobs was some harsh stuff. and what's up with him backing trump's party now? that's just gonna fuel the fire of division in this country ๐Ÿคฏ... meanwhile, musk's got billions to do as he pleases, but instead he's trying to influence politics? please take up a hobby or something, dude ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ... seriously though, with his track record on politics, it's only gonna end badly for everyone involved ๐Ÿ’”
 
๐Ÿคฏ I'm telling ya, 2025 and we're already seeing this kind of drama unfold ๐Ÿ“Š According to Gallup polls, Elon Musk's approval ratings have been steadily declining since his last stint in politics ๐Ÿ˜ They dropped from 37% in 2023 to just 23% in January 2024 ๐Ÿ“ˆ Not exactly the most promising start. And let's not forget, during that disastrous term, he drastically cut federal jobs by 17.6% ๐Ÿšซ That's a pretty drastic move. Fast forward to now, and with his new alliance with Trump, I'm predicting a significant spike in polarization ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ According to a Pew Research Center survey, 62% of Americans believe that Musk's involvement will make the country more divided ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ Not exactly what we need right now.

By the way, have you seen Elon Musk's Twitter following? ๐Ÿ’ฅ It's crazy! He's got over 130 million followers and is still racking up those views on his tweets ๐Ÿ’ธ According to a study by The Social Media Lab, Musk's tweets get an average of 2.5 likes per tweet ๐Ÿคช Not exactly the most constructive use of social media, if you ask me.

And let's not forget about his influence on the economy ๐Ÿ“Š According to the Economic Policy Institute, Trump's policies have led to a 1.4% increase in GDP growth rate ๐Ÿš€ Not bad, but Musk's involvement could potentially disrupt that momentum ๐Ÿ˜ฌ A study by the Brookings Institution found that the economic impact of Musk's tech ventures is still being felt, even years after their launch ๐Ÿคฏ That's just a recipe for disaster waiting to happen.

Oh, and one more thing, have you seen Elon Musk's net worth? ๐Ÿ’ธ It's an astonishing $250 billion! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ According to Forbes, he's now the 3rd richest person in the world ๐Ÿ”ฅ Not bad for someone who's still playing politics ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
๐Ÿคฃ I mean, come on... who else can make a dinner party with Trump and Melania look like a normal Tuesday night? ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ‘Š It's like he's trying to make up for that whole "department of government efficiency" (Doge) debacle by just being his usual polarizing self. And now he's throwing his weight behind the Republican party again... I guess you could say he's really good at making a entrance, even if it's just to stir up some controversy ๐Ÿ˜œ. But honestly, can't we all just take a deep breath and enjoy the show? After all, as the saying goes (or should I say, Musk-fying the saying ๐Ÿคฃ)... "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade"... or in this case, when life gives you Elon Musk's politics... just sit back, relax, and watch the drama unfold ๐Ÿ˜‚.
 
I gotta say, when you put two polarizing figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump together, it's bound to get messy. ๐Ÿคฏ It's like they're trying to recreate the 2016 election all over again. But let this be a lesson: when people who are used to being in the spotlight try to play politics, things rarely end well. They start to think they can just dictate how everyone else should behave and make decisions without listening to others. Newsflash: it's not that simple! ๐Ÿšซ We need leaders who are willing to listen, compromise, and put the needs of the people first, not just their own agendas. That's why I say Musk's return to politics is a recipe for disaster โ€“ because he's gonna stir up even more trouble than he already has. ๐Ÿ˜ณ
 
๐Ÿค” I mean, can't we just let people have their own hobbies and interests without trying to stir up drama? Like, if Musk wants to hang out with Trump and JD Vance, who cares? It's not like it's going to affect the rest of us that much. But at the same time, when someone with as much power and influence as Musk gets involved in politics again, it feels like a ticking time bomb just waiting to go off. I'm all for people expressing their opinions, but can't we just agree to disagree instead of trying to tear each other down? ๐Ÿ™„
 
omg u no i just saw the funniest vid of a cat trying to open a can of tuna like it's a complex math problem ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜น and i'm seriously considering building an automated tuna dispenser in my backyard so i can watch that adorable face forever ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿˆ btw, have you guys ever tried making homemade granola bars with peanut butter and banana ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿฅœ
 
omg ๐Ÿ˜ฑ can you imagine if this happens?? ๐Ÿคฏ like, we've seen elon musk's track record on gov't before and it was a total mess ๐Ÿšฎ cuttign federal jobs & dismantlin foreign aid programs? that's not exactly the kinda leadership we need rn ๐Ÿ’” and now he's tryin to get back in the game with trump? ๐Ÿค i think it's super sus why he's suddenly becomin friends w/ him again after all the drama last year ๐Ÿ“š maybe someone should give musk some unsolicited advice lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ but seriously tho, this is def a recipe for disaster ๐ŸŒช๏ธ let's hope we can avoid another messy gov't stint from elon ๐Ÿ’ช
 
I'm getting major vibes that this whole thing is gonna be a total mess ๐Ÿคฏ. I mean, come on, dude's got a history of messing with the system and now he's trying to become a politician again? ๐Ÿ™„ It's like he thinks he can just waltz in there and fix everything with his billionaire ego ๐Ÿค‘. And pairing him up with Trump? That's just a recipe for disaster ๐Ÿ”ฅ. I don't trust either one of them, they're both all about lining their own pockets instead of looking out for the people ๐Ÿ’ธ. Mark my words, this is gonna end badly ๐Ÿ˜ณ. What's next? Is he gonna try to "improve" healthcare or education with his signature Musk-style approach ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ? Please tell me no ๐Ÿ™.
 
omg i dont think elon musk making friends with trump again is a good idea ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ like seriously what has he done right? cutting federal jobs and dismantling foreign aid programs is like, super destructive ๐Ÿคฏ and now hes trying to get back into politics after that? please no ๐Ÿ™ his involvement in government will only lead to more problems and chaos ๐Ÿ’ฅ not to mention the fact that he's being buddies with people who are super divisive anyway ๐Ÿค”
 
omg can u believe elon musk is trying to make a comeback in politics again? ๐Ÿคฏ i'm all about him using his wealth and influence to help solve some of the world's biggest problems, but come on, dude, you've had one bad stint already and now u wanna go back for more? ๐Ÿ™„

i'm so over the drama with trump and musk too - it feels like they're just trying to stir up trouble again. and what's with all these conservative commentators pushing them to be friends? like, can't we all just get along? ๐Ÿค jd vance is literally a troll for trying to broker peace between those two.

anywayz, i think musk should focus on his actual business ventures instead of playing politics. he's got some amazing projects going on with spacex and tesla that could really make a difference in the world. let him use his brainpower for good, not just to stir up drama and chaos ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
omg I'm getting anxiety just thinking about it ๐Ÿคฏ like what if he actually gets elected?! ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ we all know how that would go - his ego would run wild and he'd make some crazy decisions ๐Ÿ’ธ that would affect so many people's lives. can't we just imagine a world where politicians are, like, actually trying to help each other out instead of fighting all the time? ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’– I'm not saying it's impossible, but with someone like Musk involved... I don't know, man ๐Ÿ˜”
 
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