Former Obama administration economist Betsey Stevenson has expressed her concern over Donald Trump’s recent interaction with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on X (formerly known as Twitter). Trump had praised Musk, calling him “the greatest cutter,” in response to allegations that Musk was attempting to stifle unionization efforts among Tesla workers.
Stevenson took to X to share her thoughts on Trump’s reaction to Musk’s controversial move. She tweeted, “I’m still thinking about Trump cackling over Musk firing striking workers. I’m no campaign manager but this doesn’t seem like a good strategy.”
This incident has sparked significant controversy. The United Auto Workers (UAW) has filed federal labor charges against both Trump and Musk for their public comments. These charges come amidst a resurgence of organized labor in the United States, with workers expressing growing discontent over their treatment by large corporations. UAW President Shawn Fain has been a vocal critic of Musk, describing him as the “epitome of everything that’s wrong with this world.”
This incident highlights the ongoing tension between corporate interests and the rights of workers to organize. Trump’s public support of Musk’s actions has further fueled this debate, raising questions about the political climate surrounding labor issues in the United States.
