Tesla Analyst Urges Investors to Focus on Company’s Progress in Autonomy Amid Musk-Trump Feud
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Gene Munster, a Tesla analyst at Deepwater Management, cautioned investors yesterday not to let the recent public disagreement between CEO Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump overshadow the company's progress in autonomy. Appearing on CNBC's "Closing Bell," Munster emphasized that the developments in autonomy are a much larger influence and a significantly bigger part of the company's story than any disagreement between political policies. Munster's comments came in response to the ongoing feud between Musk and Trump over the "Big Beautiful Bill," which has passed through the Senate and is currently making its way to the House of Representatives. Musk has expressed concerns over the spending in the bill, while Trump has attributed Musk's frustration to the removal of an "EV mandate," which does not exist federally and has not been cited as a concern by Musk. Instead, Munster argued that investors should focus on Tesla's progress in autonomy, which he believes will have a more significant impact on the company's future. "One thing that is critical for Tesla investors to remember is that what's going on with the business, with autonomy, the progress that they're making, albeit early, is much bigger than any feud that is going to happen week-to-week between the President and Elon," Munster stated. Munster's views were echoed by other analysts, including Dan Ives of Wedbush and Cathie Wood of ARK Invest, who also downplayed the significance of the Musk-Trump feud. They believe that the controversy will pass and that investors should focus on the company's long-term prospects. Munster's emphasis on autonomy is significant, as it is a key area of development for Tesla. The company has been making significant progress in this area, and many analysts believe that it has the potential to be a major driver of growth in the future.
