Elon Musk Says He <br />'Will Vote Republican,' , Can 'No Longer Support' Democrats.<br />Musk made the statements via Twitter on May 18.<br />In the past I voted Democrat, because they were (mostly) the kindness party. , Elon Musk, via Twitter.<br />But they have become the party of division & hate, so I can no longer support them and will <br />vote Republican, Elon Musk, via Twitter.<br />Now, watch their dirty tricks campaign against me unfold, Elon Musk, via Twitter.<br />Tesla stocks fell by nearly seven percent after the statements were published.<br />Musk's tweets come about a week after he stated he would reverse Twitter's ban of former President Donald Trump <br />if his deal to purchase the platform is finalized.<br />The billionaire has also criticized Twitter for being biased to the "far-left.".<br />The headquarters for the company is based in CA, <br />a state that is often considered a model for progressive politics in the U.S.<br />CA is also the largest market for Tesla cars.<br />Musk recently moved the <br />Tesla headquarters to TX, which is known for its conservative politics. .<br />Many Twitter users seemed to mock the news that Musk would vote Republican.<br />Poor Elon might only be the 2nd or 3rd richest man in the <br />world now, Twitter user.<br />Poor Elon. No liberals are going to buy his cars anymore, when there's so many nicer options, Twitter user.<br />The Tesla CEO's mother hit back at the tweets, referring to them as "nasty comments" and "troll or bot" accounts.<br />Musk's $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter has stalled in recent days
