I will agree that if he hadn't aligned himself with Trump/MAGA he would have a much lower profile.

But I think we'd be better off if taking a political position did not automatically piss off half the country. I think a lot of competent but normal people refuse the get involved in politics because of how toxic it is.

I wish Musk had stayed out of politics, but I'm glad he hasn't given up on Tesla/SpaceX just because of the enemies he's made. I think any normal person would have.

> if he hadn't aligned himself with Trump/MAGA he would have a much lower profile

He's been possibly the world's leading troll since long before his MAGA phase. Let's be serious.