Recent Escalations: Musk, Trump, and “Grok”
Their relationship further soured in 2025 when Musk publicly aligned himself with controversial political figures, including former President Donald Trump. In one instance, Musk’s promotion of the AI chatbot “Grok”—which he claimed could answer questions with humor and insight—became fodder for Jimmy Kimmel’s mockery. During a recent monologue, Kimmel quipped, “Why do we need an AI Musk when the human one is already so hard to tolerate?” This jab highlighted the ongoing friction between the two figures. As Kimmel’s criticism extended beyond Musk’s business ventures to his broader influence on culture and politics.