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Witnessing Elon Musk’s prominent involvement in the new Trump administration has been quite challenging for many in the public. Musk’s display of ostensible arrogance and foolishness often leaves people feeling uneasy. A recent report suggests that even high-ranking members of the Trump administration share this sentiment.
According to Rolling Stone, senior officials within the Trump administration describe Musk as lacking humor, extremely irritating, and potentially needing regular drug screenings. The report states:
Some top officials and Cabinet members have been particularly frustrated with Musk. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as per three sources, has expressed his disdain for Musk. Some State Department staff have humorously nicknamed him “Crazy Uncle Elon,” two sources revealed to Rolling Stone.
The magazine also reports that Musk’s behavior has exasperated senior officials to the extent that they have questioned his sobriety:
Musk’s antics have pushed the patience of many high-ranking officials, leading them to wonder if he might be under the influence, as shared by an official and confirmed by two others. Some in the administration have joked about imposing mandatory drug testing on Musk, which he reportedly claimed would be a “great idea” for federal employees.
It gets more troublesome. A senior official commented to the magazine, “I’ve been in the same room with Elon, and he always tries to be funny. Unfortunately, he just isn’t. He attempts jokes, gives little remarks, and when those around don’t respond as expected, he appears almost offended. A lot of people dealing with him find him to be a bother.”
“But ‘annoying’ doesn’t capture the full picture,” they elaborated. “Elon seems to believe he’s the smartest in the room and behaves accordingly, even when it’s apparent he lacks understanding.”
This same person reportedly shared with the magazine, “Conversations with him can be as grating as nails on a chalkboard,” and added, “He’s perhaps the most infuriating individual I’ve ever interacted with, and that says a lot.”
The identity of this senior official is unclear, although Musk has notably encountered resistance within the government, including from Rubio over DOGE’s significant cost-cutting at the State Department. However, these views may not represent widespread sentiment but indicate a deep dislike from at least one senior Trump official. Gizmodo sought comments from Musk and the White House.
Recently, Musk’s popularity has declined, coinciding with nationwide protests against him and his DOGE initiative. The public outcry is so intense that vandalism against Tesla vehicles has been classified by the Trump Justice Department as a “domestic terrorism” crime, as Tesla and its showrooms have become targets of public discontent. Musk’s political “activism” seemingly hasn’t favored his business ventures, as Tesla’s global sales decline and its stock plummets. On Thursday, Tesla ceased taking orders in China for U.S.-made models, predicting further company downturns.
Amusingly, Musk faced online harassment during a recent livestream event where he played a video game aboard his private jet. An onslaught of hostile comments flooded the game’s chat, claiming Musk lacks “REAL FRIENDS,” would “DIE ALONE,” and “ALWAYS FEELS INSECURE” regardless of his wealth or influence. One user provocatively suggested the Tesla CEO “Please jerk off” President Trump to induce a heart attack. Others used usernames like “ELON_IS_A_PEDOPHILE” and “ELON_MUSK_IS_PATHETIC.” It’s hard to imagine a more fitting target.
