Tesla Paid No Federal Income Tax While Elon Musk Could Earn $3 Billion More Than U.S. Teachers Combined, Says Robert Reich —'See the Problem?'

Tesla's numbers are usually discussed in miles per charge or market value. This time, the conversation is about taxes, pay, and a comparison designed to make people stop scrolling. Earlier this month on Facebook, former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich wrote, "Tesla reported paying ZERO federal income tax in 2025." He followed with the comparison that drove the post's attention: "Meanwhile, thanks to his new Tesla pay package, Elon Musk could stand to make $3 billion more per year than all 1.4 million ...