President Donald Trump sided with Tesla on Tuesday, calling for California authorities to allow the reopening of the electric carmaker's assembly plant after company chief Elon Musk said he was defying local authorities.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, seen in a March 9 photo, said he would defy local health officials and reopen the company's California manufacturing plant. AFP/File/Brendan Smialowski
“California should let Tesla & @elonmusk open the plant, NOW. It can be done Fast & Safely!” Trump said in a tweet. Musk’s move comes amid rising disputes over the pace of easing the lockdowns imposed by states to contain the deadly coronavirus outbreak. “We are addressing using the same phased approach used for other businesses which have violated the order in the past, and we hope that Tesla will likewise comply without further enforcement measures,” the county statement said.
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