Until a few months ago, the bromance between the US President Donald Trump and the wealthy billionaire Elon Musk, who is considered to be his "very close friend", seemed to be in shambles. The political brilliance of Musk, an entrepreneur who is considered adept at gaining access to the American government and politics, has suddenly dimmed in four and a half months. This week, he has also announced that he has formally separated from the responsibility of 'special government employee' under the government efficiency department.

While in close proximity to Trump at public events, personal visits or political rallies, Musk openly preached that there could be no other leader for America like Trump. He poured millions of US dollars into the programs and campaigns of the Republican Party. After Trump won the election, Musk's access and assets were also reduced. Trump gave him a ministerial position and put him in charge of the department called "Dodge" created to increase the effectiveness of the American government. Although media and social network users like PBS blasted the US government as the 'Musk government'.

However, this week, Musk has announced that he has officially separated from the responsibility of "special government employee". Standing next to Trump's chair at his farewell press conference, when he was asked about a black spot near his eye, he laughed and said, "Hit by a small son". Media such as the New York Times have published news that Musk is addicted to drugs. It is claimed by the media that he has been consuming drugs like ketamine excessively in recent days. Even during the farewell ceremony, he was criticized on social media for pretending to be addicted to drugs.

Musk's distance from the ruling party has gone far beyond personal criticism. Lately, the Republican Party has visibly distanced itself from Musk, and for that, his unstable behavior, policy disagreements, and personal problems have been attributed to his rapidly falling popularity. Musk's unpredictable style of behavior and his open criticism of some of Trump's policies are said to be straining the relationship. Trump and his party leaders, who never tire of praising Musk in public and on social media, have now stopped taking Musk's name .

"Musk is out of control," Politico wrote, citing a senior administration official. The official told Politico that Musk ignored the White House process and began publishing government policy proposals and opinions on his social network X without permission. 

Trump's departure is believed to have been decided after Musk publicly questioned the tax and appropriations bill, which Trump praised as "extremely ugly and beautiful" in every speech. Musk said about the bill, "It weakens the Dodge team's efforts and increases the budget deficit."

In an interview with CBS Sunday, Musk said he was "disappointed with the bill". He said that now is the time to focus on his companies, indicating that he will withdraw from politics. Similarly, in another interview with the Washington Post, Musk complained that his leadership agency "Dodge" was made a place to put all the blame.   

According to international media, Trump has said that Musk will now be limited to the role of an informal adviser among his associates . Republican strategists have openly begun to see Musk as a political burden. Musk was strongly supported by a hard-line judge in a recent election, but was defeated in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. After that incident, experts believe that Republicans may have concluded that Musk is not as useful and powerful as before.

In the elections in Canada, Germany, Australia and other countries, the candidates and parties openly supported by Musk and Trump are not getting the expected success . Informal rumors about some of Musk's personal behavior and possible drug use have also been well-placed in the media. No formal allegations have been made, but the Republican Party seems to want to steer clear of such volatility and Musk's unpredictable style as they head into the 2026 midterm elections. Some Republican lawmakers and leaders, including senior Trump administration official Stephen Miller, have publicly criticized Musk and Dodge's actions.

Musk's business empire has also begun to be affected by his political leanings and fiercely radical public expressions. Tesla's share price has fallen by 18 percent since April. Investors are worried about Tesla losing market share and brand influence due to Musk's unnecessary political involvement and Trump's antiquated technology and tariff-friendly policies. Electrek's Fred Lambert writes, "Musk is barely beginning to understand how Trump and the Republican Party have killed Tesla." In an interview with CBS, he said that in the future, political donations will be significantly reduced and he will focus on innovation. However, analysts suspect that it is too late for Musk's move. Musk, who was once known as a visionary technology personality, is now not only politically isolated, but has also become a political tool for Trump supporters and the Republican Party.