Flim flam artists don’t get completely new rocket designs built at 1/10th typical cost, recover first stages for re-use, while creating high-quality electric cars at rapidly lowering costs, while expanding solar energy services, while getting a by-far largest rechargeable battery factory built, all after creating PayPal and selling it for $billions.
And the only “others’ money” comes from customers handing him piles of cash and making intended & productive use of tax breaks (and yes I’m all for lowering taxes - if we can’t get it across the board, then wherever we can).
Elon has re-invented several industries from the ground up.
What have _you_ done?
$5 billion of taxpayers money have been funneled into his rackets. Until he completes a venture without aid, he is just another green con man.