Tesla Stock Plunges Amid Trump-Musk Feud Over Government Subsidies

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A bitter feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the world's richest person and CEO of Tesla, has caused the company's stock to drop significantly in premarket trading. The spat began when Trump attacked Musk's congressional spending package and Musk threatened to form a new political party, the "America Party." Trump responded by suggesting that Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, rely heavily on government subsidies, which he believes should be reviewed by the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk's net worth is expected to drop as markets open on Tuesday, and the company's shares have fallen below $285 last month.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tesla's stock price dropped more than 5 percent in premarket trading due to the feud between Trump and Musk.
  • Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, have received significant government subsidies, which Trump believes should be reviewed.
  • Trump suggested that without subsidies, Musk's companies would have to "close up shop" and he would have to "head back home to South Africa."
  • Musk has threatened to fund primary challengers against any Republicans who vote in support of the bill.
  • Musk's current net worth is $406.5 billion, making him the world's richest person.
  • The feud has caused Tesla's stock to drop more than 9.2 percent since it began last month.
  • Trump appeared to leave the door open to deporting Musk, stating "We might have to put DOGE on Elon."

Statistics:

  • Tesla's stock price dropped 5.2 percent to settle at $301.10 early on Tuesday.
  • Musk's net worth is expected to drop as markets open on Tuesday.
  • Tesla's shares fell below $285 last month.
  • The company's shares have dropped more than 9.2 percent since the feud began.
  • Trump believes that Musk's companies relied on "more subsidies than any human being in history."

Sources:

  • Reuters
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