The US is being run by a hostile regime which is intent on destroying wealth, health, stability, and credibility.

The people who have convinced themselves government is evil and taxes are bad are useful idiots. They're being used by others who very much want to destroy the US as a superpower.

Musk is between the two. He's acting to keep his ass out of jail, and he's a True Believer in certain senses.

But ultimately he's disposable, and will be removed when he's no longer useful.