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Government Money Powers Tesla, SpaceX; Trump Meets Musk

6/14/2026

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Musk Secures Funding

Government funding and regulatory credits have supplied billions to Elon Musk’s enterprises, shaping Tesla’s early growth and SpaceX’s launch capabilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke at the White House on March 11, 2025, highlighting government support.
SpaceX received $500 million in early NASA grants, including $278 million in 2006 and $1.6 billion in 2008.
Tesla received a $465 million DOE loan in Jan 2010, repaid 2013, with Republicans ending emissions-credit program Sep 30, 2025.

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Musk Fuels Deportation

Elon Musk reposted hard-right Restore Britain’s call for mass deportations following a knife attack in Belfast.
A Sudanese refugee legally residing in the UK was suspected of the Belfast attack, sparking riots burning homes and vehicles.
Keir Starmer condemned the unrest, blaming social media for escalating tensions.
Ofcom warned online platforms to remove illegal content under the Online Safety Act.

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Musk Secures Funding

Government funding and regulatory credits have supplied billions to Elon Musk’s enterprises, shaping Tesla’s early growth and SpaceX’s launch capabilities.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke at the White House on March 11, 2025, highlighting government support.
SpaceX received $500 million in early NASA grants, including $278 million in 2006 and $1.6 billion in 2008.
Tesla received a $465 million DOE loan in Jan 2010, repaid 2013, with Republicans ending emissions-credit program Sep 30, 2025.

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