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House Republican invites Musk to move Tesla HQ to Florida
Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) is asking Tesla CEO Elon Musk to move the company's headquarters from Texas to Florida after Musk clashed with incoming Texas Gov.
Gina Hinojosa (D) over a potential state land sale. "With the recent election of self-described Democratic Socialists to positions of power in Texas, I share your concerns about excessive government interference, politically motivated investigations, and policies that punish success," Giménez wrote in a letter dated Nov.
"No company should face political retaliation for creating jobs, investing in American innovation, and contributing to our nation's prosperity," he continued. Musk spent millions of dollars to boost Republicans in the midterm elections, including donating $5 million to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's (R) reelection bid, which he lost to Hinojosa.
