GM CEO's confession: I told Biden Tesla deserved credit; Musk was snubbed
General Motors CEO Mary Barra revealed she privately corrected President Biden after a 2021 White House event that excluded Tesla. Barra told Biden that Tesla deserved recognition for its EV advancements, a sentiment echoed by Kamala Harris who later acknowledged the snub. This exclusion fueled a rift between Biden and Elon Musk, impacting political alliances and EV policy debates.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra revealed she privately corrected President Biden after a 2021 White House event that excluded Tesla. Barra told Biden that Tesla deserved recognition for its EV advancements, a sentiment echoed by Kamala Harris who later acknowledged the snub. This exclusion fueled a rift between Biden and Elon Musk, impacting political alliances and EV policy debates.
