Customers have been canceling their Tesla Model 3 orders, citing discomfort with Musk's proximity to the Trump administration, CNBC reported Tuesday.
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Elon Musk just said he's staying on Trump advisory council in wake of criticism
Elon Musk said he will be staying on President Donald Trump's business advisory council on Twitter Thursday in the wake of criticism from Tesla customers.
Elon Musk.
In addition to the business advisory council, Musk is also a member of Trump's Manufacturing Jobs Initiative. Last week, Musk attended a meeting at the White House with other executives about Trump's manufacturing plans.
Criticism regarding Musk's affiliation with the Trump administration mounted after Trump signed his executive order barring immigrants from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the US. Musk said in his statement that he and others will "
Musk issued his statement just a few hours after news broke that Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was quitting Trump's business advisory council.
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The move came just a few hours after news broke that Uber CEO Travis Kalanick stepped down from Trump's advisory council.
Here's Musk's statement in full:
"In December, I agreed to join the Presidential Advisory forum to provide feedback on issues that I think are important for our country and the world. In tomorrow's meeting, I and others will express our objections to the recent executive order on immigration and offer suggestions for changes to the policy."
"Advisory councils simply provide advice and attending does not mean that I agree by the Administration. My goals are to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and to help make humanity a multi-planet civilization, a consequence of which will be the creation of hundreds of thousands of jobs and a more inspiring future for all."
"I understand the perspective of those who object to my attending this meeting, but I believe at this time that engaging on critical issues will on balance serve the greater good."
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