Tesla slides 7% as Musk's 'America Party' reignites investor angst
Musk, the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), unveiled the 'America Party' on Saturday, voicing his displeasure over President Donald Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'.
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