Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa,” Trump said.

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that the government efficiency department should take a look at the subsidies that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's companies have received in order to save money.

The friction between US President Donald Trump and Tesla chief, Elon Musk is growing by the day. Trump on Tuesday suggested that the Department of Government Efficiency, which Musk quit in May, should consider reducing the subsidies provided to Tesla to save federal funds.