# Musk's Politics Threaten Tech Legacy

> Elon Musk's political shift sparks backlash over tech legacy.
- Title: Musk's Politics Threaten Tech Legacy · Nationalpost | Shortify
- Summary: Elon Musk's political shift sparks backlash over tech legacy. Elon Musk's right-wing political actions risk undermining his tech achievements as federal…
- Keywords: elon musk, space x, starship, starlink, doge, us government, federal agencies, ukraine, musk politics, tech legacy, news, politics
- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/elon-musk-politics-tech-legacy
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, space x, starship, starlink, doge, us government, federal agencies, ukraine, musk politics, tech legacy, news, politics
## Musk's Tech Achievements
Elon Musk's work at Tesla and SpaceX continues to draw attention.
## Political Alliances
Musk's alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump and the far-right have complicated his legacy.
## Starship Milestone
SpaceX's Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on September 28.
## Ukraine Complaints
Ukraine complains of disruptions to Starshield satellite communications.
## Musk's Chainsaw Symbol
Musk brandished a chainsaw in February 2025 as a symbol of his drive to slash the U.S. government.
## Federal Agency Pushback
Some federal agencies push back against Musk's directive to report within 48 hours or face reprisal.
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk's right-wing political actions risk undermining his tech achievements as federal agencies push back on his directives.