If you think Elon Musk is out of the Trump administration, think again. He’s not just lingering behind the scenes; he’s cashing in.
While Trump was on his state visit to the Persian Gulf last week, the headlines focused on the usual mix of flag-waving and business-for-diplomacy optics. But quietly trailing him was none other than Elon Musk making deals of his own.
In Saudi Arabia, Musk’s SpaceX secured approval to bring Starlink internet to local corporations. Then in Abu Dhabi, as Trump was greeted with skyscrapers lit like American flags, Neuralink struck a deal to launch brain chip trials in partnership with the local health ministry.
Foreign policy under Trump has never been about diplomacy it’s been about profit. And Musk is right there, using public spectacle to fuel private gain.
This isn’t just crony capitalism. It’s a warning: Musk is still deeply embedded in the workings of Trump’s government, and he’s not going anywhere.
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