Elon Musk, Tesla and Trump
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DOGE's federal government cost-cutting made Tesla a target for protests and vandalism — but now Musk is focusing his attention back on the EV maker.
Elon Musk's influence at the White House appeared to wane amid complaints from cabinet members about his approach. He also faced pressure from shareholders worried that his political role was becoming a liability for his companies.
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He’s still the world’s richest person, he still has a relationship with the world’s most powerful man, and he can still do a lot more damage.
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Elon Musk, with son X Æ A-12 on his shoulders, shared a light moment with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, blurring lines between tech eccentricity and political theatre. (All image credit: AP)
New York Times investigation reveals Elon Musk travels with 20 daily pills including Adderall, amid reports of increased ketamine use during government stint.
The Tesla innovator becomes the latest government employee to lose his job.
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Cryptopolitan on MSNAustralian city rejects Musk and Tesla’s land deal proposal to set up factoryResidents of Marion, Adelaide in South Australia, have rejected plans to sell 2,664 m² of contaminated public land to Tesla for a battery factory.
Adelaide locals slam Tesla's land sale bid, citing Musk's controversies and environmental risks. Will the state government listen?
If I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it. I don't currently see a reason,” he said.
While Musk first refused to talk politics with "CBS Sunday Morning," it didn't take him long to start airing his grievances.