In 2014 Elon Musk expressed exactly how he feels about American Taxpayers. Nothings changed
“So the taxpayers essentially loaned you, Tesla, almost $500 million. How much of that do you still owe?”
Elon Musk “So we paid the whole loan back with interest and a prepayment penalty last year”
“Did you have to do that? It wasn't due, was it?”
Elon Musk “No, it was not due for, I think another 10 years or something.”
“Why did you pay it off early?”
Elon Musk “The taxpayers supported Tesla. We ought to repay them as soon as can. And since we had the ability to do it and the stock markets were good, we thought, well, let's pay it back with interest and a thank you note, by the way I said, I really, really appreciate it, thank you.”