In our opinion: Shareholders see Musk’s MAGA tilt leaving Tesla out

Musk in the background as Trump speaks in the foreground in the Oval Office — Elon Musk listens to President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office on Feb. 11. (KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS)

March 14, 2025 10:00 AM

Elon Musk’s shift this year from leading his electric vehicle company to spearheading a U.S. government initiative is proving that business and politics can be a volatile mix.

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