Musk-Trump friendship may prove volatile

Significance Ramaswamy's comment amplified concerns about the conflicts of interest that are set to arise once Trump assumes office next month due to Musk's proximity to the president-elect as his self-styled 'First Buddy'. Impacts Musk’s global non-state power which penetrates the economies of many countries, including China, may lead to conflicts of interest. Some of the president-elect's senior advisers worry that Musk may prove a diversion from achieving sweeping America First goals. Tesla will continue to find new customers among Trump voters who had previously regarded EVs as 'bicoastal liberal elitism on wheels'.