Fed-up Trump official rips into Elon Musk: ‘The most irritating person I’ve ever had to deal with’

Elon Musk's presence in Trump's administration is reportedly unwelcome, with senior officials expressing frustration over his behavior and attempts at humor.

Elon Musk may have a prominent seat at the table of Donald Trump’s administration, but a recent Rolling Stone report indicates he may not have a lot of friends there. Senior Cabinet members are reportedly growing tired of his behaviour, including his attempts to be funny and his deep-seated belief that he is smarter than everyone else.

Elon Musk (R) attends cabinet meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House on April 10, 2025, in Washington, DC. Trump on Thursday warned of the "transition cost" from his tariff policies, as Wall Street stocks fell again over the worsening trade war with China. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (AFP)

At least three officials of the Trump administration spoke to Rolling Stone about their frustration with the Tesla billionaire.

Long list of complaints

“I have been in the same room with Elon, and he always tries to be funny. And he’s not funny. Like, at all,” said a senior Trump administration official. “He makes these jokes and little asides and smiles and then looks almost hurt if you don’t lap up his humor.

“I keep using the word ‘annoying’; a lot of people who have to deal with him do. But the word doesn’t do the situation justice. 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 official said.

“Talking to the guy is sometimes like listening to really rusty nails on a chalkboard,” the senior Trump administration official told Rolling Stone. “He’s just the most irritating person I’ve ever had to deal with, and that is saying something.”

Fed up with Musk, some State Department officials have taken to calling him “Crazy Uncle Elon” behind his back. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is said to be barely able to hide his disdain for the DOGE chief.