Economic Concerns & Political Landscape - Public dissatisfaction stems from government overspending and concerns about Medicare/Medicaid cuts [1][2] - Wage stagnation and increased costs of living, including groceries and rent, are widely felt [3][4] - There's a concern that nearly half of Americans are directly or indirectly employed by the government, leading to inefficient capital allocation and inflation [4] - Potential for a socialist movement is feared, especially if economic conditions worsen, making promises of "free" services appealing [2][6][7] Energy & Subsidies - Solar energy has seen hyperbolic growth and cost reduction due to incentives [4] - Removing incentives can lead to a decrease in energy generation [4] - Subsidies for solar and wind may have disincentivized investment in nuclear technology, hindering the US from catching up in Gen 4 reactor development [5] - Bureaucracy and regulation are significant obstacles for nuclear power development, not just cost per kilowatt hour [4] - Private sector investment in small modular reactors (SMRs) was catalyzed by hyperscalers' demand and government efforts to reduce bureaucracy [5] Policy & Market Impact - Government policies providing economic support can create a snowball effect, with failures leading to calls for more government intervention [11][12][13] - Potential policy failures could lead to increased taxation and regulatory burdens [13] - The public's trust in leadership and the current economic situation influences their willingness to accept government control and redistribution [5][6]

Government Policy - China announced subsidies of 3,600 yuan (approximately $500) per year for each child under three years old to boost the birth rate [1] Industry Impact - The declining birth rate is already negatively impacting nurseries [1]

Government Relations - Elon Musk dismisses the idea of subsidies, despite apparent overtures from Trump wanting him to "thrive" [1] Company Stance - The company asserts that "Subsidies…Do Not Exist" [1]

Company Stance - Musk dismisses Trump's apparent overture wanting him to 'thrive' [1] - Musk states "Subsidies…Do Not Exist" [1]

🔥 JUST IN: Trump denies plans to cut subsidies to Elon Musk’s companies, says he wants Elon and US businesses to “THRIVE like never before.” https://t.co/Y88SmYFlUQ ...

At least farming subsidies are getting cut down to size https://t.co/Dbf7EZCbAD ...

Our next guest is Republican House member uh who opposed President Trump's big bill as of late yesterday, but overnight he voted to move forward with the bill. Joining us right now is Congressman Ralph Norman, Republican of South Carolina. You were outspoken uh on the other side of this bill, sir.And here we are this morning. What has changed. Well, we we had a lot of problems with uh the Senate changing our bill up, mainly adding to the deficit to the tune of with interest right at 100 $1.2% trillion.We we ...

BREAKING:Elon Musk has been calling for the end of Subsidies including EV since 2013.Elon Musk (@elonmusk):Yes, am arguing against subsidies and in favor of a tax on the end bad created. Market will then achieve best solution. ...

Let's also talk a little bit about Tesla, because the stock is sputtering after that feud between President Trump and Elon Musk reignited on social media. The president posted that the Tesla CEO gets more subsidies than any human being in history. That post came after Musk bashed Trump's spending bill, threatening to unseat any lawmakers who support that bill if it's the last thing he does on this earth.Joining us now with the latest is Bloomberg Tech co-host Ed Ludlow there. So this has been simmering for ...

Let's also talk a little bit about Tesla, because the stock is sputtering after that feud between President Trump and Elon Musk reignited on social media. The president posted that the Tesla CEO gets more subsidies than any human being in history. That post came after Musk bashed Trump's spending bill, threatening to unseat any lawmakers who support that bill if it's the last thing he does on this earth.Joining us now with the latest is Bloomberg Tech co-host Ed Ludlow there. So this has been simmering for ...