Posted on 03/25/2026 8:39:10 AM PDT by algore
California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised Elon Musk as this generation's Thomas Edison — then accused the Tesla CEO of surrendering the electric vehicle market to China.
"It breaks my heart," Newsom said on a new episode of "The Axios Show," describing Musk as "one of the great disappointments" of our time.
Why it matters: China already holds 70% of the global EV market. Newsom argues Musk — the man who pioneered America's EV industry — is now accelerating that dominance by pivoting Tesla toward robotics.
"I think this is Trump, not just Elon Musk," Newsom added, referring to the administration's systematic dismantling of federal EV incentives and mandates. Newsom called it "the greatest [own] goal" of the next decade — ceding not just market share but supply chains, national security and the future of American auto manufacturing.
Zoom out: Newsom, on a book tour as he prepares a likely run for president, argued it was California's regulatory environment that created the conditions for Musk to become a "multibillionaire, maybe trillionaire."
Musk still benefits from California's R&D tax credits, Newsom said, even while "turning his back" on the state and embracing a Trump administration hostile to renewable energy.
He made the comments in an interview with Alex Thompson on "The Axios Show," our series featuring top Axios reporters interviewing newsmakers shaping politics, business, tech, and culture.
(Excerpt) Read more at axios.com ...
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He still has 3 fingers and a thumb pointing back at himself.
LOL!!
HOORAY Elon!
China doesn't have a $16.50/hr minimum wage, nor an EPA.
After the CCP failed to install that reprobate pervert Tim Walz and his beard wife into the White House. Greasy Newsom will be their next selection if he doesn’t flame out from all the hair gel.
Hairboy calls someone a disappointment?
Yes yes, more opinions from Mr Hairgel on subjects of which he knows nothing.
The problem with Newsom and the rest of his ilk, is that they can only admit to seeing events from their own perspective and how it will benefit them. They act completely oblivious to any other point of view when in reality they know fully how truly selfish and evil they are.
In other words NewScum didn’t get the grift he expected from Musk.
But he does have a motorcycle, a helmet, a ramp, a pool and a shark. Hes getting ready…..
Turns out billionaires dont like being fleeced.
BWAAAHAHA
Newscum: I has all publix money.
Newsom’s comment is one of the biggest miss-the-boat comments of all time.
The half-wit blames Trump. lol
It couldn’t have anything to do with Tesla making a profit.
That would make too much sense.
“Someone does not have a mirror.”
I guarantee you Newsome has a full length mirror. One of those three panel kinds you see at the tailors.
In his bathroom. Along with a a lighted close up mirror for detail work.
He just doesn’t see.
So Gavin, what have you created other than a mess?
that’s rich.
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