Elon Musk is being criticized by Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) for securing about $1 billion in government contracts in just two weeks, claiming that he put his personal financial gain ahead of the interests of the American people. She argues that instead of investing in American workers or improving industries, Musk is focused on accumulating wealth while benefiting from taxpayer dollars.
During a recent MSNBC interview, Crockett didn’t hold back when discussing Musk’s business dealings with the U.S. government. “Elon doesn’t want us talking about the fact that he has received almost a billion dollars worth of new contract money from the U.S. government in just two weeks,” she said. “$400 million for Tesla and over $300 million for SpaceX. This is nothing more than a money grab.” She pointed out that while Musk receives government subsidies, he simultaneously pushes narratives that undermine public investment in infrastructure and essential services.
