Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey

• Tesla investor survey shows 85% believe Elon Musk's politics are having 'negative' or 'extremely negative' impact on company

  The poll is the latest sign of mounting frustration with the billionaire entrepreneur as he's become a rising politic figure.
  
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• How Elon Musk's Trump support could hurt — or help — Tesla

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  6 in 10 say Musk lacks experience, judgment to change government: Survey

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  Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive

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  The New York Times - 10h

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  Trump called Musk, the controversial leader of Tesla and a new government efficiency initiative, a "truly great American."
  
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