In June, Elon Musk contributed $15 million to President Donald Trump and key Republican super PACs, even as tensions flared over a major spending package dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Tesla’s once-unrivaled customer loyalty has collapsed following CEO Elon Musk’s public support for President Donald Trump and his increasing role in the administration, according to exclusive data from S&P Global Mobility. The electric vehicle leader, previously known for commanding the industry’s highest repeat buyer rate, now finds itself trailing behind major competitors.
Left-wing backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk is not just hurting Tesla sales—it’s dragging down the entire electric vehicle market. New research published in Nature reveals that since Musk’s public alignment with President Donald Trump and his shift toward conservative politics, progressive consumers are backing away from electric vehicle purchases altogether.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a massive $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics, marking a major shift in the global semiconductor landscape. The agreement will see Samsung produce Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chips at its Taylor, Texas factory, boosting the struggling foundry arm of the South Korean tech giant.
Elon Musk’s new 24-hour Tesla Diner in Hollywood has become the latest target for liberal protesters, who accuse the billionaire of promoting conservative policies and harming government programs. While customers stood in line for hours to sample Tesla-branded burgers and milkshakes, dozens of demonstrators descended on the retro-themed restaurant to denounce Musk and his growing cultural influence.
President Donald Trump clarified his stance on Elon Musk and his companies, stating publicly that he does not intend to dismantle Musk’s enterprises despite their recent clash over government subsidies and legislation. Posting on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his support for American business success, writing, “I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!”
Elon Musk has announced that Tesla shareholders will vote on whether to fund his AI startup xAI, even as the company faces backlash over antisemitic content generated by its chatbot, Grok. The move has drawn comparisons to previous controversial business decisions made by Musk, raising questions about corporate governance and priorities.
A San Francisco judge has ruled that former CNN anchor Don Lemon may proceed with key parts of his lawsuit against Elon Musk, X (formerly Twitter), and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino. The legal dispute stems from the sudden termination of Lemon’s show deal with the social media platform, following a contentious interview with Musk in March 2024.
