Elon Musk's public opposition to government and taxes encounters a significant contradiction, according to CNN's Chris Isidore. SpaceX's growth was built on NASA grants and a crucial $1.6 billion contract, while Tesla leveraged a $465 million federal loan, EV tax credits, and emissions-trading rules. His anti-government rhetoric sits uneasily with a business model that has consistently depended on government support.

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