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Don’t Bet on a Musk-Trump Breakup Just Yet

The Tesla CEO’s actions haven’t backed his pledges to leave politics. Plus: YouTube’s evolution beyond short videos.

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By Max Chafkin

May 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM UTC

Elon Musk over the past month has said he’s stepping away from politics, but he hasn’t really gone away. See his comments about President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” making news today (and Trump’s dismissal). Bloomberg Businessweek senior reporter Max Chafkin writes about all the demands on Musk’s attention. Plus: YouTube moves into Hollywood’s turf with longer videos.

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