Breaking: Trump Dumps Elon Musk After Wisconsin Disaster

Musk turned into political poison in less than 60 days...

April 2, 2025

Elon Musk’s political honeymoon with Donald Trump is officially over, and the breakup couldn’t have come at a better time. According to a new report from The Daily Beast, Trump is sending Musk back to the private sector after the billionaire’s latest failure in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race—a loss so humiliating it’s left the MAGA camp reeling. Musk’s polling numbers are in the gutter, his political stunts have been a disaster, and his name is now political poison, arguably ten times more toxic than Trump’s. Let’s unpack why this move might be the best thing Trump’s done in months.

The Wisconsin Debacle: Musk’s $25 Million Flop

Musk went all-in on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, backing conservative judge Brad Schimel against liberal Susan Crawford. He poured $21 million into the campaign, handed out $1 million checks to voters, and even showed up in a cheesehead hat to rally support. He called the race a battle for “the future of Western civilization,” hyping it up like it was the key to Trump’s entire agenda. Spoiler: it wasn’t. Crawford won by a solid 9 points, with a 191,000-vote margin, keeping the court’s 4-3 liberal majority intact.

The loss stung, and not just because of the court’s role in deciding issues like abortion rights and redistricting. It was a public embarrassment for Musk, who thought his money and X platform could buy a win in a state Trump barely carried in November. Instead, Crawford turned the race into a referendum on Musk’s meddling, and Wisconsin voters sent a clear message: we’re not for sale. Trump, who’d endorsed Schimel as a “Conservative, Strong and, above all, SANE” candidate, tried to spin the loss by focusing on a voter ID law that passed the same day. But behind the scenes, he’s had enough.

Trump’s Had Enough: Musk Is Out

The Daily Beast reports that Trump is now nudging Musk back to the private sector, a move that’s been brewing for a while. Just days before the Wisconsin loss, Trump hinted at this shift, saying Musk’s role running the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would eventually end because “he’s got a big company to run.” Now, with Musk’s latest failure fresh in the headlines, Trump’s team is reportedly whispering that while they “love Elon,” he’s become a liability. And honestly, it’s hard to argue with that.

Musk’s tenure as Trump’s sidekick has been nothing short of a disaster. His DOGE task force, meant to slash federal spending, has instead sparked chaos—mass layoffs, agency shutdowns, and lawsuits that have left even some Republicans uneasy. He’s been a lightning rod for criticism, with Democrats framing him as a “power-hungry billionaire” trying to buy elections. The Wisconsin race proved that narrative resonates: Crawford’s campaign hammered Musk’s involvement, and voters responded by showing up in record numbers to reject his candidate.

Musk’s Polling Numbers: A Toxic Mess

If Trump thought Musk was his golden ticket to winning over swing voters, he was dead wrong. Recent polls paint a grim picture of Musk’s public image. A Washington Post-Ipsos poll from earlier this year showed 49% of Americans disapprove of how Musk is handling his role, with only 14% approving. In Wisconsin, a Marquette Law School poll found 53% of registered voters viewed him unfavorably. Compare that to Trump, whose approval ratings, while underwater at 47.6% positive and 49.2% negative according to Silver Bulletin, are still better than Musk’s by a wide margin.

Musk’s unpopularity isn’t just a numbers game—it’s a political death sentence. Posts on X from users like @futurakiado and @antonio reflect a growing sentiment that Musk’s “tech-bro antics” and “messy giveaways” are dragging down the GOP. Some Republicans are openly hoping for Musk to “exit stage left,” with one lawmaker telling Politico that an “April 1st massacre” in Wisconsin would wake the party up to the damage he’s doing. MSNBC’s John Heilemann noted on Morning Joe that many GOP insiders would be “perfectly happy” to see Schimel lose if it meant taking “some of the wind out of Elon Musk’s sails.” That’s how toxic he’s become—his name is political poison, and it’s arguably ten times worse than Trump’s, whose controversies at least come with a loyal base.

Why Musk’s Been a Disaster

Musk’s political foray has been a masterclass in how to alienate everyone. His $288 million spend to get Trump elected in 2024 might’ve looked like a win, but his follow-up acts have been a trainwreck. In Wisconsin, his $21 million investment didn’t just fail—it backfired. Voters saw through his stunts, like offering $100 to people who signed petitions against “activist judges” and handing out million-dollar checks at rallies. Democrats capitalized on this, holding “The People v. Musk” town halls and running ads that painted him as an out-of-touch billionaire meddling in their state.

Then there’s DOGE. Musk’s cost-cutting crusade has led to thousands of federal job cuts, shuttered agencies like USAID, and sparked protests nationwide. His business interests—like Tesla’s lawsuit against Wisconsin over dealership laws—made his involvement in the Supreme Court race look like a blatant conflict of interest. Crawford called him out for trying to “buy a seat on our Supreme Court,” and voters agreed. Add in his X posts—73 about the Wisconsin race alone, most in the final days—and it’s clear Musk overplayed his hand. He thought he could flex his wealth and platform to sway a local election, but all he did was turn himself into a punching bag.

The Takeaway: Good Riddance, Elon

Trump’s decision to send Musk packing is a rare moment of clarity for a president who’s often doubled down on bad bets. Musk’s polling numbers are a warning sign, his political stunts have flopped, and his name is now a liability that could tank GOP chances in the 2026 midterms. Republicans are already nervous—two House lawmakers told Politico they want Musk gone, with one saying his work “needs to wrap up.” The Wisconsin loss might just be the push they needed to make that happen.

For Canada, this is a small win too. Musk’s exit could ease some of the tension from Trump’s trade war, which has already cost the U.S. $4 billion in tourism revenue from Canadian boycotts. Maybe now we’ll see a return to sanity in U.S.-Canada relations—or at least one less headache.

Just kidding. We’re not going to spend money or time in the US for at least 4 years. Fuck Trump and Musk.

What do you think—will Musk’s departure help Trump, or is the damage already done?