Trump takes aim at Musk over EV subsidies, suggests Tesla would collapse without govt support
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Tesla CEO Elon Musk, alleging that Musk’s businesses would not survive without federal subsidies. Trump suggested that Musk would "probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa" if government support was withdrawn.
Sharing a statement on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated his opposition to the electric vehicle (EV) mandate, calling it “ridiculous.” He said that while electric cars are acceptable, Americans should not be forced to buy them. He also called on the Department of Government Efficiency to scrutinise subsidies granted to Musk.
"Elon Musk knew, long before he so strongly endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV Mandate… Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one," Trump wrote.
He further alleged that Musk may have received “more subsidies than any human being in history” and that removing such support could result in the end of Tesla’s operations, SpaceX launches, and satellite projects.
The remarks come in response to Musk’s recent criticism of Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which he said worsens the national debt. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Musk labelled the bill as evidence of a “one-party country” and called for the formation of a new political party. Referring to the debt ceiling hike, he called the Republican Party the “Porky Pig Party” and said the legislation was “political suicide” for the GOP.
Musk and Trump have had a tense relationship in recent years. Musk previously left the Trump administration and later called for Trump’s impeachment, citing alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein’s case files.
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Op Sindoor paused as politico-military objective achieved; no pressure to stop: Rajnath in LS
New Delhi (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said in the Lok Sabha that Operation Sindoor was "paused" as the armed forces had achieved the desired politico-military objectives and asserted that there was "no pressure" to end it.
If Pakistan indulges in fresh misadventure, it will resume again, the minister said in his opening remarks on the special debate on Pahalgam terror strikes and Operation Sindoor in the lower house.
He said the armed forces are ever vigilant to defend India's borders and the military operation was an effective and well-coordinated strike against nine terror sites.
Seven terror camps were fully destroyed and India has proof of the damage incurred inside PoK and Pakistan, Singh told the House.
The entire operation was over in 22 minutes and the Pahalgam killings were avenged. The attacks, he asserted, were non-escalatory in nature.
"Before executing Operation Sindoor, our forces studied every aspect and chose the option that would cause maximum damage to terrorists while ensuring no harm to innocent civilians," Singh said.
He underlined that to say or believe that Operation Sindoor was stopped under any pressure is baseless and completely incorrect.
It was the director general of Pakistan's director general of military operation who requested his Indian counterpart to end the strikes.
Singh's statement comes against the backdrop of US President Donald TRump's 'ceasefire' claims.
The minister said the objective was not to cross borders or take over territory but to target terrorist camps, their supporters and to destroy them. He asserted that no innocent civilian was targeted in the military strikes.
Pakistan could not hit our targets and there was no damage to any of our important assets, he noted. He pointed out that India managed to get proof of the damages incurred in PoK and Pakistan.
"Operation Sindoor symbol of our strength... demonstrated that India will not remain silent if anyone harms its citizens," Singh said.
India first extends hand of friendship, but it also knows how to twist the wrist if any country betrays it, he said.
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