Musk, who became the wealthiest person in history in 2021, quickly retaliated on social media, labeling Warren’s proposals as politically motivated efforts to “punish success.” He warned that if the U.S. becomes hostile to innovation, companies like Tesla and SpaceX might reconsider their expansion within the country. “We can’t build a future while penalizing those working to create it,” Musk tweeted, highlighting the potential impact of tax policies on entrepreneurial endeavors.
