Elon Musk says his government work hurts Tesla's stock price

March 31 (UPI) — Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, says backlash for his involvement in the Trump administration cutting spending and jobs is hurting the stock price of Tesla, his public company.

Musk, who is CEO of Tesla, said at a town hall Sunday in Green Bay, Wis., the company has been suffering, including lower sales and damage at dealerships since he became a senior adviser and heads the Department of Government Efficiency.