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Amid these corporate achievements, political dynamics play a subtle but crucial role. Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her view that it was a mistake for the Biden administration not to invite Elon Musk to a major EV event at the White House. She acknowledged Musk’s role as a leading American innovator in space and automotive tech, emphasizing that merit should be a primary consideration, irrespective of political loyalties.
This rare endorsement suggests a possible thaw or a recognition of Musk’s influence—potentially opening doors for more favorable regulatory treatment of Musk's ventures, including robo-taxis, Starship launches, and other projects.