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Donald Trump's character reflects poorly on United States, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk on the election: Not the finest moment in our democracy
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Elon Musk on the election: Not the finest moment in our democracy

Elon Musk does not think the election will have a much of an impact on Tesla, but he does not care for Donald Trump.

"I feel a bit stronger that he is not the right guy," Musk said in an interview with CNBC on Friday. "He doesn't seem to have the sort of character that reflects well on the United States."

Musk said Hillary Clinton's economic and environmental policies are "the right ones," but in general Musk does not believe the outcome of the election will have much bearing on Tesla's business.

Sill, "I don't think this is the finest moment in our democracy," Musk said.

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