Even Elon Musk's Father Turns Against Him, Criticizing His Disastrous Failures at DOGE with 8 Ruthless Words

   

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Elon Musk has long been one of the world’s most influential figures, known for his groundbreaking work with Tesla, SpaceX, and now Twitter, where his ventures are equally praised and scrutinized. But behind the curtains of his success, tensions continue to rise between Musk and his father, Errol Musk, who has once again made his disdain for his son’s actions public.

This time, the elder Musk is taking aim at Elon’s role as a "special government employee" in the Trump administration, a position from which Elon recently stepped down. Errol's criticism is not limited to Musk’s political endeavors; he’s now openly expressing dissatisfaction with the billionaire’s behavior and perceived failures, especially in his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been mired in controversy.

In an interview with England’s Sky News, Errol Musk didn’t hold back, throwing shade at his son’s political and conversational abilities. When asked about Elon’s political prowess, the elder Musk didn’t mince words. “He’s not a very good conversationalist,” Errol said, before adding, “He’s not a very good politician at all.”

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His harsh words reflect years of strained relations between father and son, which only intensified when Elon learned that his father had impregnated his step-sister. Despite their clear differences, Errol Musk’s latest comments highlight his growing frustration with his son’s political forays, particularly in relation to his short-lived stint in government.

Errol’s bitterness towards Elon’s political career isn’t new. As far back as Musk’s decision to step into the political sphere and serve as a temporary special government employee, Errol had publicly expressed doubts. In his Sky News interview, he warned that entering politics was akin to diving into a “bottomless human swimming pool,” where even the greatest politicians, including figures like Winston Churchill and Donald Trump, are ultimately doomed to fail.

For Errol, Elon’s attempt to navigate such a treacherous landscape was misguided, and he has no reservations about voicing his concerns.

The timing of these remarks is particularly significant. Errol’s criticism comes shortly before Elon’s announcement that his tenure as a "special government employee" in the U.S. had officially ended. Despite the fact that Musk had been heavily involved in reducing the size of the federal government through aggressive cost-cutting measures at DOGE, the role was controversial from the start.

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It resulted in thousands of federal jobs being eliminated, and Musk’s approach was met with significant resistance and legal pushback. The tension surrounding this initiative only seemed to escalate as Musk began facing mounting criticism, both within the government and from the public.

Errol Musk, ever the provocateur, doubled down on his critiques following Elon’s departure from the White House. He remarked that while Musk and Trump had their differences, they still maintained a “good relationship.”

This statement, made in an interview with GB News, seemed to be yet another attempt by Errol to distance himself from his son’s actions while simultaneously defending Trump, a figure with whom Errol has aligned himself politically in the past.

In his Sky News interview, Errol’s political commentary took another sharp turn when he clashed with broadcaster Gillian Joseph, a Black woman, over his claims regarding a “white genocide” taking place in South Africa, his and Elon’s home country. The conversation became heated as Joseph corrected him on a particular claim Musk made about videos shared by Trump that purported to show attacks on white farmers in South Africa.

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Joseph pointed out that the videos were actually filmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and taken out of context. However, Errol refused to back down, persistently insisting that Joseph’s claims were untrue and continuing to deny the reality of the situation.

This interaction is indicative of a larger issue within the Musk family: the estrangement between father and son, particularly around their views on race, politics, and history. Both Musk men have made public comments that have raised eyebrows in the past, but the tension between them appears to be reaching a boiling point as Elon’s political career becomes increasingly complicated.

In a strange twist, Errol’s behavior mirrors some of the more controversial moments Elon has faced, such as his awkward encounters with female reporters during public events. Like father, like son, it seems — and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, especially when it comes to their shared history of discomfort with women and their sometimes bizarre political views.

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Despite their animosity, the Musk family dynamic continues to unfold in the public eye. Elon, once lauded for his technological breakthroughs, now finds himself embroiled in political and familial drama that is far removed from his business endeavors. His strained relationship with his father is hardly a secret, and Errol’s latest barrage of criticisms only serves to deepen the divide between them.

Yet, the irony of this situation lies in the fact that Errol Musk’s critiques, while harsh, also mirror some of the public frustrations voiced by Elon’s critics within the political sphere.

Elon Musk’s critics have long accused him of being out of touch with the realities of politics, with some even questioning his ability to balance his various roles. As someone who has made significant financial contributions to the political landscape — particularly in backing candidates like Trump — Musk’s involvement in government, and the subsequent criticism he faced, raised questions about his true motivations.

Was he genuinely interested in making government more efficient, or was this just another one of his business ventures turned political experiment? His time at DOGE and the failures associated with it have left many wondering if Musk is truly cut out for the political sphere.

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As for Errol Musk, his continued criticism of his son’s political endeavors serves as a stark reminder of the deep familial fractures that still exist between them. Whether it’s the failure of DOGE or Elon’s foray into politics, it’s clear that the elder Musk doesn’t believe his son has what it takes to succeed in such a volatile arena.

The fact that even Errol, who has a contentious relationship with his son, is voicing such strong disapproval speaks volumes about the challenges Elon faces in his political career.

In conclusion, Elon Musk’s departure from his government position and the continued criticism from his father paint a picture of a billionaire who is increasingly out of sync with his own family and, perhaps, with the political world. As Musk continues to build his business empire, the echoes of his family’s discontent are unlikely to fade.

The question remains: will Elon Musk be able to rebuild these strained relationships, or will his political and personal failures at DOGE mark the beginning of a new chapter in his complex public life?