In 2010, Tesla was a long shot. But Elon Musk didn’t just take a $465M government loan—he paid it off nine years early, with interest and penalties… and even left a thank you note to the American taxpayer. 🙏 This bold move made Tesla the first U.S. automaker to fully repay an ATVM loan. A rare moment where Musk played both the borrower and the budget hawk. Check out benzinga.com for complete coverage along with all the latest financial news and data! Follow us on socials: Instagram: instagram.com/benzinga Facebook: facebook.com/benzinga TikTok: tiktok.com/@benzinga X: x.com/benzinga Disclaimer: Trading in financial markets involves significant risk, and there is no guarantee of profit. The information provided by any financial product or service is for educational purposes and should not be considered as financial advice. Before making any investment decisions, it's important to conduct thorough research and consult with a qualif...