Elon Musk’s ‘Move Fast and Break Things’ Attitude Clashes with Washington
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s ‘Move Fast and Break Things’ Attitude Clashes with Washington

Politico  

The billionaire tapped by Trump to co-chair the commission dubbed the “Department of Government Efficiency” embodies the Silicon Valley ethos of “move fast and break things,” more so even than Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who made the motto famous in the first place. The SpaceX founder’s freewheeling, “if things are not failing, you are not innovating enough” approach — which he’s used to become the richest person in the world — versus Washington’s sometimes staid, risk averse and sclerotic lawmaking could well define the successes and failures of the second Trump administration, at least for as long as Musk lasts in government and as long as it holds his interest. “This is the business philosophy of disruption — it’s better to break something than to reform it.” Musk insisted that the bipartisan spending bill that was on the verge of passing the House was chock full of wasteful spending. For decades, Musk has been comfortable at his companies with taking on extreme risk and experiencing big, sometimes embarrassing public failure — so long as there’s a potentially large payoff. Musk threw his weight behind it, noting on X that “Protecting kids should always be priority #1,” but House Speaker Mike Johnson shut the door on the bill, noting that it “might lead to further censorship by the government of valid conservative voices.” Musk isn’t accustomed to that kind of response.

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Elon Musk's Tesla sees first sales drop since 2011 as competition rises, Trump support holds back customers
6 days ago

Elon Musk's Tesla sees first sales drop since 2011 as competition rises, Trump support holds back customers

Hindustan Times  

For the first time since 2011, Elon Musk's electric vehicle, Tesla, saw its sales drop by 1.1% in 2024, news agency Associated Press reported, citing the company's sales figures. Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk listens as US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC, U.S. on November …

Tesla’s global vehicle deliveries fell in 2024 for the first time in years
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6 days, 18 hours ago

Tesla’s global vehicle deliveries fell in 2024 for the first time in years

Live Mint  

Tesla’s global vehicle deliveries fell in 2024 for the first time in more than a decade, after a surge of promotional deals in the fourth quarter failed to stimulate sales enough to top the prior-year results. The result—a quarterly record—was up about 2% from a year earlier, but it fell short of the roughly 515,000 vehicles it needed to sell …

'Mutual destruction': Analyst claims Trump now realizes dumping Musk would doom himself
1 week, 2 days ago

'Mutual destruction': Analyst claims Trump now realizes dumping Musk would doom himself

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire sidekick Elon Musk have locked themselves into a partnership that would be almost impossible to break without mutual destruction, a CNN columnist wrote Monday. Stephen Collinson shared his conclusion while focusing on the MAGA “civil war” triggered by Trump’s siding with Musk in recent days over support of visas for foreign tech workers — …

Elon Musk says he will ‘go to war’ over H-1B issue as MAGA rift deepens: ‘F**k yourself in the face’
1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk says he will ‘go to war’ over H-1B issue as MAGA rift deepens: ‘F**k yourself in the face’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has revealed his strong stance on the H-1B issue in a scathing social media post. Elon Musk says he will 'go to war' over H-1B visa issue Elon Musk goes nuclear on H-1B critic amid growing MAGA rift An X user reposted a 2021 video of Musk, where he spoke about SpaceX’s plans for a fully reusable rocket. …

'Donald Trump has a problem': MSNBC panel points to billionaire vs. MAGA civil war
1 week, 5 days ago

'Donald Trump has a problem': MSNBC panel points to billionaire vs. MAGA civil war

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's top issue next year is fixing immigration, and an MSNBC political panel thinks he set up his supporters for an internal civil war over it. Speaking to Ayman Mohyeldin, who is filling in for Nicolle Wallace, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson said Trump has spent the past decade blaming immigrants for all that ails them. It presented itself …

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024
1 week, 6 days ago

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The debate around the billionaire has moved on dramatically over the last 12 months, from whether the …

"Dire shortage": Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers
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2 weeks ago

"Dire shortage": Elon Musk sparks MAGA backlash after calling for more immigrant workers

Salon  

Billionaire Tesla and X owner Elon Musk, President-elect Donald Trump's chief financier, on Wednesday sparked MAGA backlash after defending visas for foreign tech workers. Musk called a shortage of “excellent engineering talent” a “fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley” in a Wednesday tweet, arguing that immigrant labor is an essential ingredient in American innovation and warning of a "dire shortage …

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at 'first buddy' Elon Musk as critics question who is really in charge between the close pair as the 78-year-old prepares to return to the White House. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk is 'not going to be president' because he was born in South Africa as his critics question who is really in charge …

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has eviscerated Donald Trump …

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s team has pushed back against claims that Elon Musk is wielding outsized influence within the Republican Party after the tech billionaire played a major role in derailing a key spending bill intended to avert a government shutdown. Early Wednesday, Musk denounced the bill on his social media platform X, warning, “Stop the steal of your tax dollars!” …

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

Associated Press  

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges. “All that does is give the keys to these districts over to the Democrats.” Musk spent an estimated $250 million during the presidential …

'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP lawmakers lashing out at Trump and Musk
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP lawmakers lashing out at Trump and Musk

Raw Story  

X owner Elon Musk earlier this week killed a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government open, and even many Republicans are reportedly not happy about it. Writing on X, Fox News reporter Liz Elkind reveals that there is "a LOT of frustration at Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy from rank-and-file House Rs this morning" after the two men publicly …

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democrats have slammed Elon Musk after his opposition to House …

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Political Reporter Says Elon Musk Is ‘Playing A Risky Game’ With Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Wall Street Journal reporter Vivian Salama said Elon Musk is “definitely playing a risky game” by getting ahead of Donald Trump to tank a government funding bill. Democrats and other critics started calling Musk Trump’s “shadow president” on Wednesday after the billionaire Tesla CEO railed repeatedly against the bill in a social media spree, before the president-elect …

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers
3 weeks ago

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The people want change," Musk told the audience of …

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media …

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media platform, space technology …

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. It's going to be a revolution.” Musk's attachment to Trump has created an alliance between America's most powerful politician and its richest businessman — and roughly the same percentages …

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s wealth jumps by $170bn since election day after he backed Trump with $277m

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musks’s wealth has …

Trump set to scrap car-crash regulation Musk hates: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump set to scrap car-crash regulation Musk hates: Report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering scrapping a car-crash …

Bill Gates to go bankrupt? Tesla CEO Elon Musk explains how
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bill Gates to go bankrupt? Tesla CEO Elon Musk explains how

India Today  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, said that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates could face bankruptcy under certain circumstances involving Tesla, the electric vehicle company Musk leads. Musk wrote on X, “If Tesla does become the world’s most valuable company by far, that short position will bankrupt even Bill Gates.” This comment has reignited their long-standing feud over Gates’ alleged short …

Elon Musk’s shocking claim amid Tesla feud: ’That short position will bankrupt Bill Gates’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk’s shocking claim amid Tesla feud: ’That short position will bankrupt Bill Gates’

Live Mint  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reignited his longstanding feud with Bill Gates, claiming that Gates’ alleged short position against Tesla could potentially bankrupt the Microsoft founder. Musk’s latest tweet boldly declared, “If Tesla does become the world’s most valuable company by far, that short position will bankrupt even Bill Gates.” According to NDTV, the feud between the two tech billionaires …

SpaceX is now more valuable than McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Elon Musk becomes richest person of our era
4 weeks ago

SpaceX is now more valuable than McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Elon Musk becomes richest person of our era

Firstpost  

This surge in SpaceX’s valuation comes after a secondary share sale, which has contributed to the company’s growing financial strength. SpaceX has reached a valuation of $350 billion, with Musk’s personal wealth now standing at $400 billion As SpaceX continues to soar, so does Elon Musk's personal fortune. With SpaceX's recent success, Musk’s net worth has surpassed $400 billion, making …

Elon Musk becomes first person to cross $400 billion in wealth
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk becomes first person to cross $400 billion in wealth

India Today  

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and CEO of Tesla, has become the first person in history to reach a net worth of $400 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. A recent insider share sale at SpaceX played a huge role in boosting Musk’s net worth, reported Bloomberg. Musk’s net worth surged to $447 billion, driven by both the …

Elon Musk becomes first person in history with $400 billion net worth
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk becomes first person in history with $400 billion net worth

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has become the first person in history to reach $400 billion in net worth, after a recent insider share sale as well as the recent US elections results, reported Bloomberg. Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has become the first person in history to have a net worth of $400 billion According to …

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency
1 month ago

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency

Deccan Chronicle  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country's biggest political donor.SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world's richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump's White House campaign -- funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies.His financial backing, …

Elon Musk heads to US Congress to discuss government trimming
1 month ago

Elon Musk heads to US Congress to discuss government trimming

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, appointed by Donald Trump to head a government efficiency commission, will meet with congressional lawmakers in Washington on Thursday to discuss his plans for radical budget cuts. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024. "On Nov. 5, voters …

Tesla’s Elon Musk came close to bankruptcy during his time at PayPal. Here’s how he turned it into SpaceX triumph
1 month, 1 week ago

Tesla’s Elon Musk came close to bankruptcy during his time at PayPal. Here’s how he turned it into SpaceX triumph

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, one of the most polarizing figures in tech, added a new political feather to his cap in 2024. If he had stayed, PayPal would be worth “a trillion dollars.” Despite the turmoil, Musk’s exit wasn’t entirely bitter. Musk viewed the support as “an interesting exercise in karma.” The fourth Falcon 1 launch in 2008 was a success, cementing …

Elon Musk was 3 weeks away from bankruptcy after coup at PayPal, then he turned things around
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1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk was 3 weeks away from bankruptcy after coup at PayPal, then he turned things around

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory also translated into a new win for his billionaire supporter Elon Musk. As per The New York Post, Isaacson’s book details that Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel, co-founder Max Levchin, board member Reid Hoffman, and COO and product leader David Dacks were behind the “coup.” PayPal board members masterminded Elon Musk's ouster The ouster …

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's incoming government efficiency chief Elon Musk will meet Republican lawmakers next week to begin discussions about the tech billionaire's new commission tasked with cutting billions of dollars in federal spending. Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said in a post on X he was looking forward to hosting Musk next Thursday, along with his …

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall
1 month, 1 week ago

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to run a government-wide task force to cut spending and personnel, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, after an internet meme. "Any effort to slash the federal government and its 2.3 million civilian workers will likely face resistance in Congress, lawsuits from activist groups and delays mandated …

Elon Musk toys with idea of buying MSNBC 'for spits and giggles': reports
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk toys with idea of buying MSNBC 'for spits and giggles': reports

Raw Story  

Elon Musk has been toying with the idea of doing to MSNBC what he did to the social media site formerly known as Twitter, according to a report Monday. The telecommunications giant Comcast announced last week it would spin off several media properties, including MSNBC and CNBC, into a separate public company, and Musk's right-wing allies immediately pushed the tech …

What to read to understand Elon Musk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What to read to understand Elon Musk

Live Mint  

YOU WOULD have thought Elon Musk was busy enough building brain implants, electric cars, grid-scale batteries, robots, rockets, satellites and tunnelling machines. Simon & Schuster; 688 pages; $35 and £28 Walter Isaacson spent two years shadowing his subject; this authorised biography covers Mr Musk’s unhappy early years in South Africa, move to America and early success in the dotcom bubble, …

‘Funniest idea ever’: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr suggest buying MSNBC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Funniest idea ever’: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr suggest buying MSNBC

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, jokingly suggested that he …

Richest man in the world now $7 billion richer. Windfall from US election rockets Elon Musk’s worth to $334.3 billion
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Richest man in the world now $7 billion richer. Windfall from US election rockets Elon Musk’s worth to $334.3 billion

Live Mint  

The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, has gotten richer by another $80 billion compared to second richest person and Oracle chairman Larry Ellison, according to a Forbes report. Overall, the tech mogul added $7 billion to his net worth to reach $334.3 billion at market close on November 22, 2024 — much of the boost coming from Tesla, …

Elon Musk alleges Jeff Bezos told people to sell Tesla, SpaceX stocks; Bezos denies in rare X post, says ‘100% not true’
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk alleges Jeff Bezos told people to sell Tesla, SpaceX stocks; Bezos denies in rare X post, says ‘100% not true’

Live Mint  

A heated exchange erupted between tech billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos after Musk accused Bezos of advising people to sell Tesla and SpaceX stock, claiming Donald Trump would lose the US presidential election. The Amazon founder swiftly denied the allegations in a rare post on X, calling them “100% not true.” Musk’s Accusations Musk, known for his outspoken social …

Jeff Bezos responds to Elon Musk’s accusations in rare X post. What Amazon billionaire said
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos responds to Elon Musk’s accusations in rare X post. What Amazon billionaire said

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk recently accused Jeff Bezos of asking people to sell Tesla and SpaceX stock while claiming that Donald Trump would certainly lose the election. Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos Tesla CEO Elon Musk was one of Donald Trump’s most vocal and visible campaigners during the run-up to the US presidential election. Musk, however, has accused fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos …

Elon Musk is officially the richest he's ever been with a $70 billion jump in net worth post-Trump's win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk is officially the richest he's ever been with a $70 billion jump in net worth post-Trump's win

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk just can’t seem to stop breaking his own records. With a $70 billion boost to his net worth following Donald Trump’s win, Musk is now officially richer than anyone could have predicted—again. FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, and President-elect Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on Oct. 5, 2024, …

Elon Musk gets even richer after wealth hits all-time high post Trump win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk gets even richer after wealth hits all-time high post Trump win

India Today  

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has reached a new milestone in wealth, becoming the richest he has ever been. Following a surge in the stock prices of his companies and the growing valuation of his ventures, Musk’s net worth has climbed to an all-time high of $334.3 billion, according to Forbes. TESLA STOCK BOOSTS MUSK'S WEALTH The …

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jeff Bezos denies Musk's claim on Tesla stock advice: '100% not true'

India Today  

The rivalry between Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has once again come into the spotlight. Musk recently claimed on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that Bezos had advised people to sell their Tesla and SpaceX shares, predicting Donald Trump's electoral defeat. In a post on X, Musk wrote, "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago …

Skeptical lawmaker thinks Elon Musk will become ‘frustrated fairly quickly’ with DOGE role
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Skeptical lawmaker thinks Elon Musk will become ‘frustrated fairly quickly’ with DOGE role

Raw Story  

It won’t be long before tech billionaire and Donald Trump pal Elon Musk becomes irked by Washington with his new advisory role in the incoming president’s next administration. That was the message from Rep. Ro Khanna, who aired his thoughts on POLITICO’s Tech podcast Thursday about Musk and his proposals to slash spending and eliminate large portions of the federal …

Elon Musk drops bombshell, claims Jeff Bezos predicted Donald Trump’s loss and told people to sell Tesla & SpaceX stocks
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk drops bombshell, claims Jeff Bezos predicted Donald Trump’s loss and told people to sell Tesla & SpaceX stocks

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, in a surprising post on X on Thursday, revealed a conversation he allegedly overheard at Mar-a-Lago. He said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was reportedly telling everyone that Donald Trump would lose the election. "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump would lose for sure, so they should sell …

‘Jeff Bezos told everyone Donald Trump would surely lose US elections': Elon Musk
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Jeff Bezos told everyone Donald Trump would surely lose US elections': Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk, who will be the co-chair of the second Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, has claimed that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advised people to sell all their Tesla and SpaceX stocks as he thought that the Republican leader would lose the 2024 US Presidential election. Musk claimed that Jeff Bezos advised everyone to …

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, seems to have had a blazing row with Boris Epshteyn, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers over his influence over the Cabinet picks. Some Trump insiders are accusing Elon Musk of trying to act as ‘co-president.’ Image Credit: AFP Musk is famed for his manic working habits and self-described “hardcore” style, running his …

Donald Trump plans to attend Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket launch in Texas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump plans to attend Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket launch in Texas

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump is planning to attend the launch of Elon Musk’s Starship rocket in Texas on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter, a nod to the billionaire entrepreneur’s growing role in the president-elect’s political sphere. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, and President-elect Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on Oct. 5, …

Helping out the First Buddy: Trump suggests easing rules on driverless cars sending Musk’s Tesla stock soaring
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Helping out the First Buddy: Trump suggests easing rules on driverless cars sending Musk’s Tesla stock soaring

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If true, the change of stance would be a major boon for Tesla CEO …

Trump could make it tougher to afford electric cars. Why Elon Musk doesn’t mind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump could make it tougher to afford electric cars. Why Elon Musk doesn’t mind

LA Times  

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. That’s welcome news to Elon Musk, whose Tesla Motors is the state‘s and nation’s most popular purveyor of electric cars. “Taking away buyer credits would hurt them more than it would hurt Tesla, whose EV market share has begun to drop in the face of new competition.” The subsidy shakeup …

Musk has Trump’s ear, and that could help Tesla. Other EV makers? Maybe not so much
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Musk has Trump’s ear, and that could help Tesla. Other EV makers? Maybe not so much

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s full-throated support for oil and gas drilling might be expected to send a chill through the electric vehicle industry were it not for a wild card in his fledgling administration: Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk. “If there’s a silver lining” to Trump’s victory, said Ramses Madou, chair of the Open Mobility Foundation, “it’s that Elon Musk can …

A Harris-supporting CEO urges Democrats to back Elon Musk
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Harris-supporting CEO urges Democrats to back Elon Musk

Politico  

“I don’t think there’s a better person for this particular task, let’s say, than Elon, because of how resistant the government normally would be to this type of change,” Levie said on today’s POLITICO Tech podcast. Musk has a track record of tackling complex problems, Levie notes, whether it’s launching commercial rockets at SpaceX or building electric cars at Tesla. …

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