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Tesla Plummets 14% In Stock’s 11th-Worst Day Ever As Musk’s Feud With Trump Escalates

  • Tesla's stock dropped over 14% on Thursday, June 6, 2025, closing at $284.70 amid escalating tensions and public exchanges between Elon Musk and President Trump.
  • The sharp decline followed Musk's harsh criticism of Trump's budget bill as an 'abomination' and Trump's threat to cut government contracts, escalating tensions.
  • This dispute disrupted a strong eight-week surge that followed Musk’s confirmation that Tesla planned to launch a self-driving ride-hailing pilot in Austin, Texas, during the current month.
  • Tesla lost $150 billion in market value, Musk’s stock holdings fell by $20 billion that day, marking Tesla’s 11th-worst trading day since its 2010 IPO.
  • Declining sales, including a 9% drop and market share falling to 43%, combined with the Musk-Trump conflict, raise concerns about Tesla's long-term viability.
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Forbes broke the news in United States on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
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