Trump’s U-Turn on Musk: From buying to slamming EVs

US President Donald Trump once praised Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tesla for their innovation and patriotism. But after their feud, particularly following Musk’s criticism of Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” Trump has begun casting doubt on electric cars. Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill would eliminate subsidies for electric vehicle purchases, which have significantly benefited Tesla, the leading US EV maker.