President Trump expressed surprise that Elon Musk supported him, claiming Musk never discussed his anti-EV stance with him, and hinted at a recent fallout between them, possibly due to differences over EV policies and other issues.
Al Gore III, son of former Vice President Al Gore, is supporting the Biden administration's aggressive emissions standards and push for electric vehicles (EVs), following in his father's footsteps as a prominent figure in climate change advocacy. The new multi-pollutant emission standards aim to increase nationwide adoption of EVs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation sector. Despite criticism from some energy experts, Gore III expressed public support for the initiative, emphasizing the potential for American leadership in manufacturing and a better future.
Former President Trump criticized President Biden's electric vehicle (EV) policy, blaming it for the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against major automakers. Trump claimed that Biden's "ridiculous all-electric car hoax" would result in all cars being made in China within three years. Republicans argue that the push for EV production has led to job losses in UAW strongholds and weakened the union. The UAW has expressed concerns about EV policy but has not endorsed Trump. Biden has supported the UAW strike and plans to visit striking workers in Michigan.