Musk said on social media “the final straw” was California Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill on Tuesday banning school districts from requiring employees to tell parents about children’s gender identity and sexual orientation. The bill was passed and signed after a chaotic discussion by California lawmakers.

SpaceX epitomizes the inherent problem with California especially under Gov. Newsom – only the rich, powerful, and favored sometimes have rights. And if one of the richest men on Earth whose ambition is to colonize Mars is now politically persona non grata and won’t or can’t make it, what chance do normal Californians have?