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Musk Faces Questions About Tesla, SpaceX Merger and Role in Politics
What happened
Elon Musk addressed investors, who have been pressing him about a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX. Musk did not provide new information on the merger possibility during his comments on Wednesday. Separately, Musk's political involvement and influence have drawn attention from various commentators.
Side by side
Left outlets focus on Musk as a political threat, with Slate calling him a "megadonor" who is "evolving and getting more dangerous." The New Yorker questions whether anyone is listening to "Elon's Money."
- SLIt Was Elon Musk All AlongSlate · Left
- TNYElon’s Money TalksThe New Yorker · Left
- PTCDemocrats’ Musk-ask questionsPolitico · Lean Left
Center outlets lead with the business story, reporting that Musk "leaves investors wanting more" on the SpaceX merger question and that "SpaceX investors" are pressing him on the topic. Newsweek describes a "Flying Tesla" as failing "to serve the overwhelming majority of Americans."
- RTRMusk's political baggage clouds prospects for SpaceX-Tesla dealReuters · Center · link via Google News
- MWTesla’s stock falls as Elon Musk leaves investors wanting moreMarketWatch · Center
- RTRSpaceX investors, ahead of results, press Musk on Tesla mergerReuters · Center · link via Google News
- NWElon Musk's Flying Tesla is the Perfect Ad for Trump's AmericaNewsweek · Center
Right outlets frame the story around Musk's cultural and political significance, asking "Is Elon Musk Worth the Trouble?" and arguing that "society benefits from extraordinary innovators." They describe "the Left Takes Offense" at Musk and discuss "Anti-Billionaire Screeds."
- RCPYou Can Trust Elizabeth Holmes--But Could You?RealClearPolitics · Lean Right
- DISIs Elon Musk Worth the Trouble?The Dispatch · Lean Right
- RCPEl-Sayed's Anti-Billionaire Screeds May Not PlayRealClearPolitics · Lean Right
- RCPMusk Takes Flight While the Left Takes OffenseRealClearPolitics · Lean Right
- RCPWhy We Remain Fascinated by Elizabeth HolmesRealClearPolitics · Lean Right
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