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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been a close adviser to Trump, openly criticized the notion of denying the automaker access to EV subsidies. Taking to social media platform X, Musk expressed his discontent with the proposal, highlighting that Tesla is the only company that manufactures its electric vehicles in California. His statement underscores the absurdity he perceives in the state's decision to move forward with this proposal amid the company's substantial contributions to the state's economy.