Elon Musk launched another attack against President Trump's massive spending package. The tech mogul warned Congress members who back the bill will face tough primary battles next year. He posted angry messages on his social media platform targeting politicians who promised to cut government waste. Musk declared he would work hard to defeat anyone who votes for what he calls the biggest debt increase ever. The billionaire said these lawmakers should feel ashamed for breaking their campaign promises.
Trump fired back at Musk after the Tesla chief supported Republican Thomas Massie from Kentucky. Massie voted against the controversial spending bill and earned Trump's anger. The president promised to campaign heavily against Massie during the upcoming GOP primary race. Trump said he would find a strong patriotic candidate to challenge the Kentucky congressman. The feud between Trump and Musk heated up over their different views about government spending.
The spending bill could hurt Musk's electric car business if it passes through Congress. The legislation would remove tax breaks that help people buy Tesla vehicles. Buyers currently receive up to 7,500 dollars for new electric cars and 4,000 dollars for used models. Banking experts think Tesla could lose 1.2 billion dollars without these customer incentives. Trump reminded everyone that he always opposed forcing Americans to purchase electric vehicles and suggested government watchdogs should examine all the money Musk receives from taxpayers.
Trump fired back at Musk after the Tesla chief supported Republican Thomas Massie from Kentucky. Massie voted against the controversial spending bill and earned Trump's anger. The president promised to campaign heavily against Massie during the upcoming GOP primary race. Trump said he would find a strong patriotic candidate to challenge the Kentucky congressman. The feud between Trump and Musk heated up over their different views about government spending.
The spending bill could hurt Musk's electric car business if it passes through Congress. The legislation would remove tax breaks that help people buy Tesla vehicles. Buyers currently receive up to 7,500 dollars for new electric cars and 4,000 dollars for used models. Banking experts think Tesla could lose 1.2 billion dollars without these customer incentives. Trump reminded everyone that he always opposed forcing Americans to purchase electric vehicles and suggested government watchdogs should examine all the money Musk receives from taxpayers.
