President Donald Trump has stated he does not plan to remove subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies, contradicting earlier remarks where he suggested the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could investigate him. While Trump previously hinted that DOGE might need to ‘eat Elon,’ he now emphasizes his desire for Musk and all businesses to ‘thrive.’ The president’s recent position highlights a shift in rhetoric, as he previously criticized the EV mandate, which affects Tesla.
At the start of July, Trump – who was entangled in a public feud with the SpaceX and Tesla CEO this summer – told reporters that DOGE may have to investigate Musk. In a post on Truth Social, the president said,