Column: Trump’s election victory and what it means

Trump and Musk — Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with Donald Trump at a campaign rally in October, invested time and millions of dollars into the Trump campaign, and that wager has the potential to pay handsomely for him. (GETTY)

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By:

Omari Gardner, Director Of Content And Commentary

Last Updated

November 10, 2024 06:00 PM

With the presidential and congressional elections decided, the auto industry’s stakeholders can begin charting a course forward.

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