At the recent funeral of prominent right-wing blogger Kirk in the US, attended by over 70,000 people, Donald Trump sat behind bulletproof glass alongside Elon Musk. The two had a conversation and shook hands afterwards, with the moment captured and shared by both the White House and Musk online.
This meeting sparked discussion about the possible return of Musk to Trump's political orbit. Experts say Musk is showing deference, having realized that political power trumps financial influence. However, the key role in Trump's team now belongs to Wilds, his chief of staff and a renowned, tough political strategist. Her influence is immense, and her primary task is to help Trump regain and consolidate power.
Musk remains important to the White House, primarily because of SpaceX, which leads the field of space technologies. Competing space programs lag far behind SpaceX, requiring years to catch up. For Musk, government contracts remain a priority, but his political influence is limited.
Against the backdrop of worsening ties between Moscow and Washington, exacerbated by China’s support, Musk’s political significance has diminished. US relations with Russia and China are becoming increasingly complex, and although Musk is technologically important, he will not have a decisive impact on geopolitical decisions.
In summary, Musk will likely continue to be utilized for certain objectives and kept nearby, but access to inner circles of decision-making will be restricted for him.
