Musk’s Trump endorsement: A strategic play for SpaceX and Tesla

Elon Musk's endorsement and financial backing of Donald Trump could influence key sectors, notably benefiting SpaceX. Trump's plans for deregulation and commercial space partnerships align well with Musk's interests. Additionally, Musk hopes to leverage a Trump administration for less regulatory scrutiny on Tesla and more favourable conditions for his other ventures. The collaboration underscores both figures' capitalist ethos and potential mutual benefits across Musk's diverse companies.

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By Dana Hull

In endorsing Donald Trump and pledging vast sums to his reelection campaign, Elon Musk has positioned himself to cajole a former US president who's otherwise skeptical of electric cars.

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