Gavin Newsom Calls Elon Musk ‘Disappointing’ for Ceding US EV Race to China

California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly criticized Tesla CEO Elon Musk for shifting focus away from the US electric vehicle market, accusing him of allowing China to dominate. This critique highlights growing concerns about American competitiveness in the crucial EV sector as Tesla invests more in robotics. The debate sets the stage for future policy discussions on how to maintain US leadership in electric vehicle technology and manufacturing.