Trump officials are so irritated with the Tesla CEO that they’ve nicknamed him 'Crazy Uncle Elon'; Marco Rubio is struggling to hide his disdain for Musk

Why is Elon Musk irritating Trump officials so much? Live Events Is Marco Rubio really that frustrated with Elon Musk? What about those Elon Musk drug rumors? Could Elon Musk lose his role in Washington? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Elon Musk and the Trump Administration are clearly not on the same page these days. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who also owns X (formerly Twitter), is reportedly causing serious frustration inside the White House. According to a detailed Rolling Stone report, senior Trump officials have become so annoyed with Musk’s behavior that some are now calling him “Crazy Uncle Elon.”This nickname isn’t a joke among friends — it’s being used by people close to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials. The situation speaks volumes about how Musk’s growing role in government is rubbing some powerful people the wrong way.At the center of the tension is Musk’s involvement with his self-created “Department of Government Efficiency,” or DOGE. The idea, on paper, is to help make the federal government run better. But inside the Trump Administration, DOGE is creating confusion, not clarity.One senior official told Rolling Stone, “Talking to the guy is sometimes like listening to really rusty nails on a chalkboard.” The same official added, “He’s just the most irritating person I’ve ever had to deal with, and that is saying something.”Officials say Musk often derails meetings with offbeat jokes and sarcastic comments that fall flat. He expects people to laugh, and when they don’t, he looks almost offended, according to people in the room. This awkward energy has become a regular issue during government discussions.Yes, according to sources who spoke with Rolling Stone, Marco Rubio is finding it hard to hide his frustration. As Secretary of State, Rubio has had several interactions with Musk, especially as Musk’s DOGE project crosses into foreign affairs.Officials close to Rubio say the nickname “Crazy Uncle Elon” came from within the State Department — a reflection of how his behavior is being talked about behind closed doors. These aren’t just policy disagreements. They’re personal, and they’re growing.One official summed it up like this: “Elon just thinks he’s smarter than everyone else in the room and acts like it, even when it’s clear he doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”The conversation took a more serious turn when officials started privately questioning Musk’s mental state and whether drugs might be involved. They’ve even joked about requiring him to take regular drug tests — something Musk himself publicly supported for federal employees back in February.A lawyer for Musk told Rolling Stone that he’s “regularly and randomly drug-tested at SpaceX and has never failed a test.” But a separate Wall Street Journal investigation reported that several current and former executives at Tesla and SpaceX claim they’ve witnessed Musk use LSD, cocaine, Ecstasy, and mushrooms at private events.Even if these claims aren’t confirmed, the fact that officials are discussing them shows how strained this relationship has become.While there’s no official word on whether Elon Musk will be removed or sidelined, the pressure is clearly building. What started as a high-profile partnership between Musk and the Trump Administration is now turning into a political liability for both sides.Officials have walked out of meetings. They’re openly calling him irritating. And behind the scenes, some are even asking if Musk’s influence is more of a problem than a benefit.For now, Musk still holds his DOGE title and continues to weigh in on key government matters. But if the whispers coming out of Washington get louder, we may start to see changes — fast.