Trump on Backing Electric Vehicles: ‘Elon Musk’s Endorsement Leaves Me No Alternatives’

In a speech in Atlanta last weekend, Republican nominee Donald Trump expressed his support for electric vehicles, attributing his stance to the strong endorsement from Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Trump raised concerns about the feasibility and costs associated with the transition to electric vehicles. He also criticized the expenditure on charging infrastructure, particularly in the Midwest. Trump has recently criticized electric vehicle mandates and green energy policies, referring to them as a “scam” and pledging to redirect funds towards more traditional infrastructure projects. In 2023, electric vehicle sales in the US surged by 40 percent compared to the previous year.