Steve Bannon, a former White House chief strategist in President Donald Trump's first term, has long criticized Elon Musk and other tech executives.

Tesla CEO and outgoing head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, reportedly joined U.S. President Donald Trump on his trip to the Middle East. The outgoing government employee was spotted being forced into a handshake by his former boss while a Saudi Arabian official looked on.

Trump's second presidency a seesaw of milestones — and the swings have started or played out during the time he has spent at the Winter White House.

Elon Musk is still filling his own pockets with federal welfare, even if his Department of Government Efficiency was all smoke and mirrors.

In media interviews on Tuesday, Musk reaffirmed his commitment to Tesla and said he'd be spending less on politics in the future.

Elon Musk, who spent more than $250 million dollars on Donald Trump’s election campaign, has said he plans to reduce political spending, stating "I’ve done enough".

President Trump no longer mentions Elon Musk in his social media posts, but Musk recently caught a flight to the Persian Gulf with the president.

He spent hundreds of millions to elect President Trump. But now he’s less visible in Washington, says he’ll spend less on future elections and is even posting less about Mr. Trump on social media.

After making huge bets on the 2024 election, the Tesla CEO said he is now focused on winning more control of the company.

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