"Trump States: Lack of Subsidies May Lead Musk to Shut Down Operations" - Potential Closure of Musk's Business Without Financial Assistance
In a series of recent events, the feud between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has escalated, centring primarily on subsidies for innovative industries, the future of electric vehicles (EVs), and the EV mandate in California.
The tension between the two began with Trump accusing Musk of seeking government subsidies for his projects. In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that Musk had visited the White House asking for help with subsidized projects, implying that Musk's ventures, particularly Tesla and SpaceX, are reliant on government support. Musk has not confirmed or denied these claims, but the issue has sparked criticism regarding his use of government aid.
Regarding EVs, Trump has downplayed Musk's achievements, suggesting there is "lots of competition" in the market. Musk, on the other hand, has been a strong advocate for the transition to sustainable energy and EVs. This difference in opinion has been evident in their public statements and social media exchanges.
The EV mandate in California, which requires the sale of only battery-operated or hybrid cars from 2035 onwards, has also been a contentious issue. Trump's opposition to the mandate predates his presidency, and his actions to stop it have been significant in his campaign against electric cars. The Republican majorities in both houses of Congress have made decisions to halt the EV mandate in California.
Trump has expressed reservations about forcing everyone to own electric cars, stating that it should be a personal choice. He has also suggested that the country could save a fortune if Tesla were to stop production of electric cars, rocket launches, and satellite production.
Musk, however, has hinted at the formation of a new political party in the US, signalling a potential shift in his political involvement. The tax and spending bill, a point of contention between the two, has become a battleground for their opposing views, with Trump aiming to fulfil central campaign promises and Musk demanding stronger spending cuts.
This feud represents a clash of perspectives, with Trump skeptical about Musk's reliance on government aid and the viability of his electric car business, while Musk criticizes Trump's policies and presidency. Their relationship has fluctuated, but the conflict reignited in June 2025.
| Issue | Elon Musk's Stance | Donald Trump's Stance | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Subsidies | Has sought some government support but frames projects as innovation-driven | Accuses Musk of begging for subsidies | | Electric Cars | Proponent of EV adoption and sustainable tech | Downplays Tesla's dominance, stresses competition | | EV Mandate | Supports EV adoption, possibly favours mandates | Likely critical or skeptical of mandates |
This feud reflects a broader disagreement over the government's role in supporting innovative industries like EVs and clean energy.
[1] References to specific dates and events are based on available information at the time of writing and may be subject to change.
- The community policy of government aid for innovative industries has become a hot topic in the ongoing feud between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
- Elon Musk has been a vocal advocate for the employment policy promoting the transition to sustainable energy and electric vehicles (EVs), a stance that contrasts with Donald Trump's employment policy that downplays Musk's achievements in the EV market.
- The employment policy on the EV mandate in California, which requires car manufacturers to sell only battery-operated or hybrid cars from 2035 onwards, has been a contentious issue between the two, with Musk supporting the mandate and Trump opposing it.
- While Trump has expressed reservations about the government's policy on EVs, he has also shown skepticism towards Musk's reliance on government aid and the viability of his EV business.
- In a potential shift in his political involvement, Musk has hinted at forming a new political party, contrasting Trump's political policies and presidency.
- The policy-and-legislation surrounding the tax and spending bill has become a battleground for their opposing views, with Trump aiming to fulfill central campaign promises and Musk demanding stronger spending cuts.
- The feud between Trump and Musk, reflecting a broader disagreement over the government's role in supporting innovative industries like EVs and clean energy, has been a recurring topic in the general-news and politics sections, with occasional crime-and-justice and car-accidents updates related to their public statements.
