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Lastly, the discussion veered towards the controversial pardon granted by President Trump to Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola, an electric truck manufacturer. Having been convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years in prison, Milton’s pardon ignited conversations about the implications of executive clemency in corporate America and its ties to political alliances. Trump positioned Milton’s situation as a case of unfair treatment driven by political motivations, drawing parallels to challenges he himself has faced.
This situation serves as an example of how intertwined politics and the business landscape can be in the EV sector, potentially affecting perceptions and operations within the industry.