Despite having completely conflicting beliefs and political stances, President Trump gives plenty of praise to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk for his "genius" and progress.

Some people are quick to say President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are alike in many ways. Still, others believe Trump should have the utmost contempt for a man who's now opened an automotive factory in China and has plans to open another in Germany.

Let's remember that early in Trump's presidency, Musk was on two of the president's special advisory committees. Musk chose to leave both groups once he learned that Trump was pulling the country out of relations surrounding the Paris Climate Accord. Moreover, the president has made it abundantly clear he doesn't believe in climate change and he doesn't support incentives that promote electric vehicle adoption.