"Since 2007, state and local governments have given Musk companies at least $1.5 billion in tax credits, grants and reimbursements, while various government agencies at multiple levels contributed another $2.1 billion, much of it to drive the development of Tesla and the batteries it relies upon,"
-The Washington Post
So he has been on the government tit for a long time, through Bush to Trump the 2nd coming. That man is the height of hypocrisy, since his major wealth was garnered from the US government.
I would do a link to the report, but it is a pay site. So, best if those who want to know google it themselves.