Elon Musk says DOGE role is costing him as Tesla shares slump

Elon Musk and President Trump — Political backlash from Musk’s recent political forays with President Donald Trump have weighed on Tesla at home and abroad. (BLOOMBERG)

March 31, 2025 10:31 AM

Elon Musk acknowledged that his job as head of President Donald Trump’s effort to cut the size of government is “costing me a lot” when it comes to his other big job, as CEO of Tesla Inc.

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