Tesla May Dodge Over $1 Billion in Regulatory Fines Due to Trump Administration Influence
Senate Democrats released a report detailing how Elon Musk’s companies could avoid more than $1.19 billion in potential legal and regulatory fines, highlighting systemic regulatory capture under the Trump administration. The report specifically focuses on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, which faces multiple federal investigations for misleading consumer claims and safety concerns.
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- Tesla may dodge more than $1 billion in fines over 'full self-driving' claims (2025-04-28)
- DOGE cuts could help Elon Musk companies avoid $2 billion in liabilities: Senate report (2025-04-28)
- Senators urge investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving after train crossing incidents (2025-09)
- Blumenthal Exposes Billions in Legal Penalties & Fines Elon Musk Stands to Avoid (2025-04-28)
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