Elon Musk’s Net Worth Drops $17 Billion
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President Donald Trump took a break from his bitter public feud with Elon Musk by offering support to Tesla in an early morning post on Truth Social.
President Donald Trump said he doesn't plan to remove subsidies for Elon Musk's companies, just weeks after suggesting that DOGE could investigate him.
Tesla’s financial position is getting worse, as the fallout continues from CEO Elon Musk’s politics. The electric automaker reported Wednesday that both revenue and profits fell in the second quarter of the year compared to a year earlier.
Shares in Tesla were down in premarket trading as the carmaker lays out the risks from President Trump’s tariffs and his scrapping of tax credits.
CEO Elon Musk disappointed investors after warning Tesla could see a second straight year of declining EV sales. He also suggested Q4 could be rough once the U.S. federal tax credits for EV sales expire.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned of challenges after the EV maker saw a 12% revenue drop to $22.5 billion in Q2, marking its worst quarter in years. The decline stemmed from lower vehicle deliveries and regulatory credit revenue,
Musk said that half the US population could have access to a Tesla robotaxi by the end of 2025. That’s a huge leap from the company’s current limited rollout.
The CEO is already eyeing expansion for his Tesla Diner dishing merchandise and food served by Optimus robots.