Musk and his businesses have reportedly received at least $38 billion in government funding in recent years
Over the years, Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax breaks, an analysis found. The payments date back more than two decades. In 2008, shortly after Musk became CEO of Tesla, he campaigned for a low-interest loan from the U.S. Department of Energy. (Washington Post) (Kim Ten)