'The Final Straw': Elon Musk Says He's Moving His Companies From California to Texas
TownhallJul 20
Musk to Move X, Space X Out of California Over Trans Laws
The Facts
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he'll move the headquarters of SpaceX and X from California to Texas in response to a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) forbidding schools from informing parents if their children identify as transgender.
The law, signed Monday, comes after several school districts in California passed rules that required teachers to tell parents if their child starts using names or pronouns that differ from the sex on their birth certificate.
The Spin
Right narrative
Elon Musk's move out of California will spark an exodus as residents and businesses alike showcase their opposition to the state's anti-family agenda. Rather than addressing the very real economic woes that plague California, Newsom has exhausted all of his efforts into pandering to the few at the expense of the majority. He is now facing the consequences.
Left narrative
Business motives are what truly drive Musk's decision to move his businesses to Texas, which offers lower taxes and operational costs. SpaceX already has significant facilities in Texas, and Musk has long complained about San Francisco's business conditions. Well-known for being an agitator, Musk is citing political motivations and recent controversies simply to sow dissention.