Tesla Published March 24, 2025 7:00am EDT | Updated March 24, 2025 8:00am EDT
Democrats turn on Tesla despite yearslong electric vehicle push
By Aubrie Spady FOXBusiness
Larry Elder blasts Democrats' 'deafening silence' as Tesla attacks increase
Democratic lawmakers spent years pushing the auto industry into the electric vehicle sector but are now critical of President Donald Trump for promoting Tesla and embracing its founder, Elon Musk.
Democrats have been at the forefront of the green energy movement, championing former President Joe Biden's mandates to require more electric vehicle purchases, implementing strict emissions standards in their own states and delivering party-wide support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, the landmark climate bill that implemented a tax credit of up to $7,000 for EV purchases, including Tesla models.
However, the same lawmakers that spent years promoting more electric vehicle sales have grown critical of America's largest electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, amid owner Elon Musk's affiliation with the Trump administration.
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