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Donald Trump Addresses Elon Musk Contracts and Tesla

Forbes Breaking NewsJuly 7, 20251 min7,210 views
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Trump on Musk's Contracts

  • πŸ’° When asked about canceling contracts with Elon Musk, Trump stated he would "take a look at everything," emphasizing that any decision must be fair for both Musk and the country.
  • πŸ’‘ He acknowledged that Musk has "a lot of money" and receives "a lot of subsidy," suggesting a review of existing agreements.

The White House Key and Tesla

  • πŸ”‘ Regarding the symbolic White House key given to Musk, Trump indicated he does not take things back.
  • πŸ€” He expressed uncertainty about the future of the Tesla, stating, "I haven't thought about it."

Reflection on Musk's Role

  • πŸ“ˆ Trump reflected positively on Musk's contributions during his administration, stating, "I think it helped us a lot. I think it helped our thinking."
  • 🎯 He highlighted significant savings of hundreds of billions of dollars and a positive "mindset" resulting from their work together.

Current Relationship with Musk

  • πŸ“ž Trump denied having any current plans to speak with Musk, despite acknowledging past close advisory roles.
  • 🌍 He stated he has been too busy with other pressing international issues like China, Russia, and Iran to focus on Musk.
  • 🌟 Ultimately, Trump expressed a general sentiment of wishing Musk well: "I just wish him well."
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