Americans across the country are deeply split over Mr. Musk, with some welcoming his cuts to government and others outraged at what they see as an abuse of power.

Over the years, Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, a Washington Post

Some civil servants are using whatever levers they have to resist the orders of the world’s richest man, both in public and behind closed doors.

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