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by vessenes 656 days ago
This is reductive, in the extreme, to the point of being incorrect. SpaceX had to sue to win its first contracts, Tesla was actively cut out of Biden administration EV programs and awards. Whatever success they've had, they have absolutely earned.
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> Tesla was actively cut out of Biden administration EV programs and awards

Incidentally this was the inception of the Tech Right. Before that, Elon exclusively voted for Democrats.

I didn't realize the impact back then: https://x.com/mualphaxi/status/1817562306764566824