Newsom Slams Elon Musk as 'One of the Great Disappointments' Over Electric Vehicle Ambitions

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Elon Musk 'one of the great disappointments' of the era, stating he has 'put the brakes on his own innovation' in the electric vehicle space during a recent appearance. This criticism marks a rare public rebuke from the governor, who has otherwise maintained a relatively positive relationship with Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX. Newsom's comments come as the state pushes for increased adoption of sustainable energy solutions.