Elon Musk Slams White House Trade Advisor for 'False' Tesla Claims
In a rather surprising development, Elon Musk has called out White House Senior Advisor Peter Navarro. Specifically, Musk reacted to Navarro’s recent appearance on CNBC, where he said Tesla (TSLA) was “not a car manufacturer.” In response, Musk called the government official “truly a moron” while discrediting his claims. Since US President Donald Trump’s election win in late 2024, Musk has been a pivotal part of his administration. On the campaign trail, the SpaceX head was selected to lead the Trump administration’s DOGE commission. He has since embraced the role in a year that has ravaged Tesla amid a market downturn. JUST IN: Elon Musk says White House senior trade adviser Peter Navarro is "truly a moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks." — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 8, 2025 Also Read: Elon Musk to Leave Doge Role: Is This the Start of Tesla’s Comeback? Elon Musk Calls White House’s Peter Navarro ‘Truly a Moron’ Af...