From Ma's perspective, it's quite understandable to confront Trump.
Because in the new policies just announced by Trump, one of them is—to cut electric vehicle subsidies.
Originally in the US, buying a used Tesla costs about ten thousand dollars, and the government would subsidize two thousand, which means you only pay eight thousand dollars out of pocket.
Now saying they want to cut this policy, isn't that like stabbing Tesla's sales right in the heart?
And thinking back to how Ma used to support Trump:
💸 Donating money
💪 Providing manpower
📢 Even risking his reputation to attract attention
He even acted as a scapegoat for Trump, shielding him from quite a few political storms.
What he got in return was—Trump coming in and directly "attacking" the new energy sector, with each blow aimed at Tesla's lifeline.
Who wouldn't be furious? Wouldn't you be on edge?😅