Tesla and SpaceX cannot exist without taxpayer money and regulatory shelter and punitive tariffs on competitors.
That is why Investors shrugged the purchase of Twitter off as a wise investment if it bought Musk a President. as it did.
Too bad Musk didn't pay enough to keep him.
I am reminded of Machiavelli's thoughts about mercenaries.
If you employ ones that aren't ruthless (and ambitious) you're wasting your money. If you employ ones that are, your at risk from their ambition.

