Yesterday, Elon Musk hinted that he could be much less involved in politics by the time the next election cycle rolls around — at least financially. President Trump spent much of the first few months of his second term with Musk closely by his side. Musk reportedly donated more than $270 million to Trump’s campaign, and has spent millions more on a number of other elections across the country. Despite assurances to the contrary, Musk is also widely viewed as the face of Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In recent weeks, however, Musk seemed to take a backseat within Trump’s cabinet. He has even expressed disagreements with the president on a number of key issues — including tariffs. During a conference in Qatar, Musk was asked if he intended to be a big spender on future campaigns. “I think, in terms of political spending,” Musk began, “I’m going to do a lot less in the future.” Asked how he came to that conclusion, Musk said, “I think I’ve done enough.”