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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Erin Keller

Elon Musk’s feud with Trump wipes $152bn off Tesla value

  • Tesla's stock has plummeted nearly 15 per cent amid a public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, triggered by Musk's criticism of the GOP's tax-and-spending bill.
  • The stock plunge wiped out an estimated $152 billion from Tesla’s market capitalization, its largest daily drop in years.
  • Musk earlier slammed the bill as a “disgusting abomination” due to its potential impact on clean energy incentives like the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, which is crucial for Tesla's growth.
  • Trump expressed disappointment, claiming Musk was well-informed about the bill's details and only raised concerns upon learning about potential cuts to the EV mandate.
  • Musk has claimed he was the reason Trump won in 2024 and alleged Trump's involvement in the Epstein files, escalating the conflict.

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