The Deep State was out to destroy Elon Musk. He had dared to speak against it and take meaningful action.
Donald Trump winning the 2024 election was an existential challenge for Elon.
If it did not happen, he was finished, the Republic was finished, and Western Civilization was, very likely, finished.
He says this and repeats what you wrote in not so many words
I’ve always believed his sincerity
No spaceships. We'll never go to Mars.