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This revelation echoes past incidents, such as Tesla's conspicuous absence from the EV summit and Biden's public misattribution of EV industry leadership to GM. Many industry insiders argue that Tesla was the real driving force behind the EV revolution, yet traditional automakers and political figures often take credit while sidestepping Tesla’s groundbreaking role. Barra’s silence on the record—despite privately acknowledging Musk's achievements—raises questions about integrity and industry loyalty. Critics argue that a truly principled leader would have publicly corrected the narrative, giving Tesla its due recognition for spearheading electric vehicle innovation.