Gaines brought the shovel as a symbolic message along with a letter expressing his hopes that the company’s highly- coveted $5 billion, gigabyte factory will be built in California.
“Mr. Musk made it clear that he’s looking for government assistance of approximately 10 percent,” said Gaines.
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