Tesla CEO Elon Musk Warns US $37 Trillion Debt Risks National Collapse

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has emphasized that Tesla's future lies heavily in AI and robotics, particularly through his Optimus humanoid robot and driverless robotaxis, though the company faces significant competition and challenges in these emerging fields. Musk has repeatedly warned about the unsustainable scale of the U.S. national debt, now at $37 trillion, highlighting that interest payments have surpassed the defense budget and describing the government as 'basically unfixable.' Speaking at the All In Summit 2025, Musk asserted that if AI and robots do not provide solutions to the debt crisis, the country is "toast." He has also linked his support for bitcoin as a potential alternative to traditional fiat currency amid concerns over the dollar's stability. Musk's critiques extend to fiscal policy under President Donald Trump's administration, despite previously supporting the president, and he has indicated plans for a bitcoin-backed political party. His warnings have sparked broader discussions on the intersection of technology, finance, and government solvency.