It seems that not everyone in the Trump administration is a fan of Elon Musk. According to reports from Rolling Stone, senior officials have found the billionaire’s antics to be “irritating,” “unfunny,” and, in some cases, so bizarre that they’ve even wondered if he’s on drugs.
The remarks paint a picture of a man who’s not just frustrating to deal with, but downright difficult. Senior Trump officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have been less than impressed with Musk, with some even dubbing him “Crazy Uncle Elon.”
🤷♂️ ‘Not Funny’ – Musk’s Attempt at Humour Falls Flat
The reports get even more scathing as they detail Musk’s attempts at humour. Apparently, when Musk tries to crack a joke, it doesn’t land well. “He makes these jokes and little asides and smiles, then looks almost hurt if you don’t lap up his humour,” one senior official said. Ouch.
According to those familiar with the situation, Musk’s “humour” just doesn’t hit the mark. They describe it as being like nails on a chalkboard. And it’s not just about being unfunny – officials also noted Musk’s air of superiority. He “thinks he’s smarter than everyone else in the room,” even when it’s clear that he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
🚫 Is Musk High? Officials Wonder About His Behaviour
Musk’s behaviour has caused such frustration that officials have questioned if he’s under the influence. “Do you think he’s high?” they’ve asked one another during meetings. It’s gotten to the point where they’ve jokingly discussed subjecting him to drug tests, something Musk himself has mentioned could be a “great idea” for federal employees.
📉 Musk’s Business Struggles and Public Backlash
It’s not just government officials who are unhappy with Musk’s antics. His public image has taken a hit recently. Protests have broken out against him, and vandalism of Tesla vehicles has become so rampant that the Trump Justice Department has had to classify it as “domestic terrorism.” Meanwhile, Tesla’s sales are plummeting worldwide, and the company’s stock is in freefall.
💬 Online Abuse – Musk’s Livestream Nightmare
And if that wasn’t enough, Musk was also cyberbullied during a recent livestream event, where he was playing an online video game while flying in his private jet. The game’s chat forum was flooded with abusive comments, with users mocking Musk and insulting him relentlessly. One particularly nasty comment even suggested that he would “die alone” no matter how much power or money he amassed.
😬 A Tarnished Reputation
It’s clear that Elon Musk’s involvement in politics and his high-profile antics have made him the target of criticism, not only from the public but from those in the highest echelons of power. Whether his business can recover from this or whether Musk will continue to clash with officials remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure – his reputation has certainly taken a hit.
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