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Musk’s Net Worth Falls $34 Billion as Tesla Shares Recover in Trump Feud

President Trump’s warnings to end EV subsidies have intensified scrutiny of corporate ties to political disputes.

A Tesla electric vehicle is parked at a Tesla dealership, after Tesla, Inc. released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, in Berlin, Germany April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo
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Overview

  • Musk lost $33.9 billion on June 5 when Tesla shares slumped 14% following a public spat with President Trump
  • Tesla’s stock rebounded about 6% on Friday despite the ongoing feud
  • President Trump threatened to withdraw EV subsidies along with other government contracts over Musk’s criticism of the GOP reconciliation package
  • Despite the one-day setback, Musk’s net worth remains at $334.5 billion, preserving his position as the world’s richest person
  • The single-day loss nearly equals Tesla’s entire cumulative net income since its initial public offering, underscoring the financial stakes of political conflicts