Elon Musk expresses regret over political involvement

Elon Musk admitted in an interview with The Economist that he became overly consumed by politics during his alliance with Donald Trump and his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), stating he should have focused more on his companies. The billionaire discussed his future vision and acknowledged holding contentious political views despite his expressed regret.

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