US EditionElon Musk’s Companies Have Received $38 Billion in Government Support, Washington Post Reports
- Since 2006, Elon Musk's companies have received at least $38 billion in government subsidies, tax credits, contracts, and loans, according to an extensive Washington Post investigation.
- In 2024, Musk's companies received $6.3 billion in state and local commitments, as reported by The Washington Post.
- Musk has advised on government downsizing, resulting in over 30,000 federal employee cuts, as noted by Bloomberg Law.
- Musk has publicly criticized government spending while benefiting from taxpayer support, showcasing a contradiction in his public persona, as highlighted by Tim Wu.
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As Musk Attacks Public Workers, Analysis Details $38 Billion in Taxpayer Gifts to World's Richest Man - Alaska Native News
A former member of the National Economic Council under Biden asked if anyone can “think of another way to save over $38 billion that doesn’t involve vandalizing agencies.” A group of Washington Post journalists on Wednesday published what appears to be the most comprehensive readout to date of the government contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits that the companies […] The post As Musk Attacks Public Workers, Analysis Details $38 Billion i…
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