Elon Musk

CEO SpaceX

Elon Musk

CEO SpaceX

Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur, engineer, and inventor known for revolutionizing multiple industries, including electric vehicles, space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Born in 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk moved to the United States to pursue higher education at the University of Pennsylvania. He first gained attention as a co-founder of PayPal, which was later acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion in 2002. With his share of the profits, Musk turned his attention to ambitious ventures aimed at shaping the future of humanity.

Tesla Sales Plunge 13% Amid Backlash Against Elon Musk

Tesla sales fell 13% to a three-year low, with the company delivering 336,681 vehicles in the quarter ending March, below industry analysts' predictions. The decline is attributed to backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s social media activity and alleged Nazi salute, as well as growing competition from Chinese brands. This has led to anti-Tesla protests and vandalism, resulting in a two percent drop in Tesla's share price.

Elon Musk’s Million-Dollar Town Hall

  • Tuesday, 01 April 2025

Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), held a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin, discussing his views on small government, the Federal Reserve, and DOGE’s work. He emphasized reducing government size, citing George Washington’s original Cabinet, and criticized the Federal Reserve’s large workforce, joking that a Magic 8 Ball might be more effective at setting interest rates. Musk also addressed the idea of distributing government savings to taxpayers but noted that decision rests with President Trump and Congress. Despite Tesla’s stock dropping since taking on his White House role, Musk dismissed financial concerns. He handed out two $1 million checks, claiming they were both a show of appreciation and a way to attract attention. The event took place ahead of a key Wisconsin Supreme Court election that could determine the court’s ideological balance, with Musk voicing opposition to “activist judges.”

Electoral Chief Urges Crackdown on Foreign Donations Amid Musk Fears

The head of the Electoral Commission, Vijay Rangarajan, has urged ministers to tighten election law and restrict foreign donations, particularly from "mega-donors" like Elon Musk. He cited a lack of trust in political finance and noted that current laws passed in 2000 are insufficient. Rangarajan suggested restricting company donations to the previous two years' worth of UK profits and expressed concerns that such large donations could create the perception that politicians are not acting in voters' best interests, but rather on behalf of donors.

Favre Backs Musk Amid Trump-Linked Tesla Dealership Attacks

NFL legend Brett Favre publicly supports Elon Musk amid attacks on Tesla dealerships due to Musk's role in the Trump administration. Favre expresses concern about the attacks, saying it's "frightening" and "scary" because Musk was once a Democrat and is now working for free to make the country better. Favre also references President Donald Trump, stating that people are hating them both for loving their country, and believes that those willing to work for its betterment deserve accolades despite negative backlash.

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