Elon Musk Opens Up About Politics: "Politics is a blood sport; it's better to stay away"

The world’s richest man and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, has candidly spoken about his involvement in politics. In a recent interview, Musk admitted that stepping into politics has always proved damaging for him. Laughing, he said, “Every time I get involved in politics, it ends badly. So my conclusion is that I should do it less.”

Musk described politics as a “blood sport.” He added, “The moment you enter politics, people go for the throat. Wherever possible, it’s better to avoid it.” The statement comes at a time when Musk has been highly active in American politics in recent years, especially during the 2024 presidential election. He openly supported Donald Trump and used the X platform (formerly Twitter) to fuel political debates.

The interview clip was shared on X by prominent Tesla news watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), which has now been viewed over 300,000 times. Merritt wrote, “Elon Musk’s new take on politics.” In the video, Musk is seen sitting in a calm setting, wearing a black sweater and speaking casually. A telescope and an open window are visible in the background, reflecting his scientific mindset.

Musk’s Political Journey: From Support to Controversy

Musk’s political entry accelerated in 2022 after he acquired Twitter and rebranded it as X. He distanced himself from the Democratic Party and began supporting Republican candidates. His endorsement of Trump during the 2024 election became a major talking point, but it also affected Tesla’s sales. Several reports suggest that liberal customers in Europe and the U.S. expressed displeasure with Tesla because of Musk’s political stance. Musk has previously acknowledged that his political posts were hurting his companies.

Reactions on X to this statement have been mixed. Some users praised Musk’s wisdom, with one writing, “Good call — stay out of that mess. You should focus on real-world problems.” Others questioned why, if politics is so dangerous, Musk continues to make political comments almost daily. One user remarked, “This is shameful. The political contribution Musk made to the country was significant.”

Does This Mean Musk Will Return His Focus to Tech?

Analysts believe this statement may signal a shift in Musk’s focus back to Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and other ventures. Tesla is currently working on the Cybertruck and Robotaxi projects, while SpaceX is busy with Starship tests. In the interview, Musk emphasized that business and innovation should remain his top priority.

The interview appears to be from a podcast by Nikhil Kamath (@nikhilkamathcio), a prominent Indian investor and co-founder of Zerodha. The full episode is now available on major streaming platforms. Musk’s fans are hopeful that this statement marks the beginning of a “political break” so he can once again concentrate on Mars missions and electric vehicles.

Elon Musk in a new interview on politics: “You know, I’ve generally found that when I get involved in politics, it ends up badly🤣"

“So then I’m like, you know, ‘probably shouldn’t do that.’ ‘I should do less of that’ is my conclusion; Politics is a blood sport. It’s like, you… pic.twitter.com/e3vCODLn74

— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) November 30, 2025