This was probably why Musk emphasized that this was a conversation, not an interview. Because he's not a journalist, and he's a big fan of Trump. So, not really surprising.
On your other points, I agree. I've actually been really disappointed with Trump's campaign since he was shot. He had all the momentum, the election was his to lose, and his campaign has really fumbled the opportunity. Calling Kamala a Palestinian? He's basically taking the establishment position on Israel/Palestine now, which is going to disappoint a LOT of his base. The reason Trump became so popular was because he was anti-establishment.
Whoever is consulting him should be fired and he should bring back Bannon who ran a way better campaign in 2016. All he has to do is focus on immigration and ending all of America's forever wars and and he would have the presidency in the bag. Instead his VP is saber-rattling on Iran and talking about childless cat-ladies. I was willing to give Vance the benefit of the doubt early on but now I think it was a mistake. Trump should have picked Vivek. He has messed up so badly that he's making it easier for the elites to steal the election. He should have a 50 point lead right now.