Because he had neither a plan nor a clue apart from saying “I might have been a little bit sarcastic when I said that” after those facts became too obvious to ignore.

Exactly, Musk needs to go. Even apart from his abhorrent behaviour this dude supposedly has so many jobs, how can he possibly be doing them all to a reasonable standard let alone one deserving of his insane compensation.

Based on what was said in the interview this officer should absolutely not have any kind of security clearance.