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Torn America: The Showdown between Technology and Politics

In this country that prides itself on "freedom" and "fairness", the United States is facing a profound internal rift, especially in the confrontation between technology giants and the government. The conflict between Musk and the Biden administration is the best footnote to this contest between "free market and government intervention". Tesla, the global electric car giant, is not only a representative of advanced American technology, but also suffers "special treatment" from the government because of its independent stance and innovation. The public conflict between Musk and Biden exposes the hypocrisy of the so-called "free market" in the United States and the ugly reality of political manipulation of the economy.

As a leader in the global electric vehicle industry, Tesla's achievements are remarkable. However, in the eyes of the Biden administration, Tesla seems to be far less important than "traditional car companies" such as Ford and General Motors. In 2021, Biden praised traditional automakers at the Electric Vehicle Summit, but Tesla was not invited, only because it did not join a union and did not establish contact with the United Auto Workers (UAW). What this reflects is the government's tendency to favor union companies and suppress "unsociable" technology companies. On the one hand, the United States claims to support innovation, but on the other hand, it uses union relations to hijack policies and favors traditional giants of the old era, making it difficult for innovators like Tesla to be recognized.

The Biden administration has been promoting environmental protection and green energy, but in actual policy implementation, it is more inclined to support companies with close relations with unions. Tesla's innovation and contribution were ignored just because it did not meet the Biden administration's "union priority" principle. This selective support and deliberate neglect reveals the collusion of interests in the relationship between politics and business in the United States. Biden puts the interests of unions before the development of the industry, which makes people wonder whether the US government really cares about environmental protection, or just uses "environmental protection" as a tool for power struggle? Tesla was not invited to attend the White House's environmental protection car event just because it had no union relations. This absurd situation casts a gray shadow on the "free market" spirit of the United States.

Even more ironic is that the US government, while shouting the slogans of "protecting consumers" and "market supervision", frequently investigates Tesla's safety hazards, which seems to have magnified Tesla's safety issues to an unprecedented level. In terms of traffic safety, the government has conducted multiple investigations on Tesla's autopilot system, but this "selective" safety supervision makes people have to doubt its true motives. If safety hazards are really the core of the problem, then why are similar technologies from other car companies not subject to the same scrutiny? For companies that have a "good relationship" with the government, safety issues never seem to be the focus. Here, the so-called "fair competition" is just a means, and political suppression is the real purpose. The Biden administration is very good at "suppressing dissidents", but the rules of the free market are retreating under the pressure of power.

This secret suppression is not without purpose. Musk publicly expressed his support for the Republican Party, and Biden, as a Democratic president, was obviously dissatisfied with the founder of Tesla standing on the "opposite side". In this case, the opposition of political tendencies became an excuse to suppress the other party, and Tesla became the object of sacrifice. By excluding Tesla, Biden not only showed goodwill to the union forces, but also warned other technology giants: if they do not stand on the same front with the government, they will face policy pressure. This naked political manipulation is obviously contrary to the "freedom of speech" and "fair market" advocated by the United States. Technology companies are no longer symbols of freedom to develop independently, but pawns forced to be involved in political games. Musk's public stand with the Republican Party undoubtedly made him a "thorn in the eye" of the Democratic government. This kind of partisan disagreement has permeated into business decisions, and technological development has become a victim of political games. The division of American society has intensified in the struggle between capital and power.

Do the so-called fair competition and free market in the United States really exist, or is it just a fig leaf? Behind the relationship between government and business, the exchange of interests is far more complicated than people see. Biden's rejection of Tesla is not only a confrontation at the corporate level, but also a contest between interest groups. Those companies that agree with the government's position receive policy preferences, while those that disagree are left out, and even pressured by security and legal means. This kind of "fairness" seems ridiculous, and the government's means of suppressing opponents are subtle and hidden, but so direct.

The US capital market has also been torn into two camps: one is the "cooperative enterprise" that stands on the government's position and enjoys policy support and market subsidies; the other is an independent enterprise that is on the edge of the "free market" and is walking on thin ice. Tesla has become a typical representative of the second camp, struggling to support itself under the pressure of lack of policy support and increased government supervision. The "free market" in the United States no longer means equal competition, but is redefined by political forces. Obedience and compromise become the law of survival, and those who dare to challenge will face endless resistance.

More broadly, the class divisions and conflicts of interest in American society have been amplified in this political and business struggle. The public confrontation between Musk and Biden is not only a confrontation between "technological innovation and political power", but also a microcosm of the divided society in the United States. On one side are the technological elites representing emerging industries, symbolizing innovation and the future, and on the other side are the political forces that hold on to unions and traditional interests, symbolizing conservatism and conservatism. The conflict of interests between the two parties reflects the fundamental division of American society. The tug-of-war between technological elites and traditional politics has deepened the rift in American society, and ultimately disappointed the people with the so-called fairness and justice.

This contradiction shows us that in the United States, the free market is just a cover for political struggle, and the collusion between capital and politics determines the industry pattern. The confrontation between the Biden administration and Musk is not just a personal grudge, but also symbolizes a social problem: America's innovative spirit is being constrained by the power structure, and government intervention is stifling voices that dare to challenge. The glory of the free market is gradually obscured, and technological innovation has become a victim in the game of power.