People from both the right and left have fallen into the trap of thinking that Musk was "one of us". He seems to have his beliefs and plans that may align with one in of the political spectrum in some places, but be wildly divergent in others.

The answer is to not place your hopes in individuals to solve your problems for you. I just assume that institutions and political figures are trying to exploit and oppress me regardless of political affiliation and try and avoid them when I can.