Robert ReichNov 20, 2022
Reminder: Running a company with billions in government contracts and subsidies is Elon Musk's MO.
Show threadRobert ReichNov 20, 2022
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-list-government-subsidies-tesla-billions-spacex-solarcity-2021-12#tesla-accepts-certain-payroll-benefits-from-the-federal-governments-600-billlion-2020-pandemic-stimulus-3
Elon Musk says he's anti-subsidy, but has gotten billions of dollars

Musk's companies benefited from subsidies as recently as April, when SpaceX won a $2.89 billion contract from NASA. Tesla got subsidies for years.

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@rbreich “The richest person in the world says he doesn't want any help from the US government, but his companies have actually gotten billions of dollars worth.

Like many other wealthy Americans, Musk has spoken out against a proposed "billionaires' tax"

Nov 20, 2022 at 11:29pmWeb
Show threadZelmo ZiggyNov 21, 2022
@markfields @rbreich His latest attempt was trying to get the US government to start paying Starlink for internet service to Ukraine.