Unless we’re stopped, we’ll get to $1 trillion of savings,” Musk told the Fox Business host, a White House economic adviser during Trump’s first term. Most of that, Mus

Although federal officials have long recognized improper spending as a problem, it is not the main reason for the program’s dire financial outlook

This suggests that a reaction from consumers who dislike Mr Musk’s antics are only one reason for falling sales. An updated Model Y, Tesla’s best-selling vehicle, has just gone on sale. In preparation Tesla ran down inventory of the old model, crimping supply. Customers doubtless held off purchases until the new car was available.