Elon Musk did not hold an official position in the Donald Trump administration that he has since left. While he has been a prominent and vocal figure with a complicated relationship with the President, he has not served in a formal government role.
Musk’s focus remains squarely on his business empire, which includes several high-profile ventures. His "next moves" are not a pivot from public service, but rather a continuation of his work across technology, space, and artificial intelligence.
Here is a look at what is currently occupying the attention of one of the world's most influential business leaders:
1. The Empire of X: A Super-App Vision
Following his acquisition and rebranding of Twitter to X, Musk’s primary focus on the social media platform is transforming it into a "super-app" that integrates social networking, news, and financial services. The company's vision for X Payments is a key component of this strategy, aiming to create a comprehensive financial ecosystem for peer-to-peer payments and business transactions. This move places X in direct competition with major financial technology companies and is a central part of Musk's effort to create a dominant all-in-one digital platform.
2. Advancing Space Exploration and Connectivity with SpaceX and Starlink
SpaceX continues to be a central pillar of Musk's ambitions. The company remains the leading provider of launch services for both government and commercial clients, with a relentless focus on making space travel more affordable and accessible. The Starlink satellite internet constellation, a subsidiary of SpaceX, has also been a major priority. With thousands of satellites in orbit, Starlink is rapidly expanding its global coverage, including a new "Direct to Cell" service that aims to eliminate mobile dead zones by providing cellular connectivity directly from space to unmodified cell phones.
3. The Future of Mobility and AI at Tesla
At Tesla, Musk is working to move the company's focus beyond electric vehicles alone. The company’s 2025 strategy is centered on three key areas:
Full Self-Driving (FSD) Technology: Tesla is aggressively pursuing its goal of deploying a fully autonomous, driverless taxi service.
The Robotaxis and a Trillion-Dollar Plan: The company has laid out an ambitious, multi-trillion-dollar incentive package for Musk, contingent on achieving a number of milestones, including the deployment of a million "robotaxis" and humanoid "Optimus" robots. This plan aims to secure Musk's long-term commitment to the company while tying his compensation directly to massive growth targets in both its automotive and AI sectors.
Humandoid Robots: Tesla is also ramping up production of its humanoid robot, Optimus, with the goal of deploying them in its own factories and eventually selling them to other companies.
4. A New Front in the AI Race with xAI
In addition to his work at X, Musk founded xAI in 2023 with the goal of creating an alternative to other major AI models. The company's chatbot, Grok, is integrated into the X platform, providing a distinct product offering for subscribers. xAI is engaged in a high-stakes competition with other tech giants to develop advanced AI that is "maximally truthful" and useful to humanity, a mission Musk sees as a crucial step for the future.
While his public feuds and political commentary often draw headlines, Elon Musk's immediate and long-term actions are focused on growing his technology companies, pioneering new frontiers in space and AI, and building a truly interconnected business ecosystem.
