WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - Republican nominee and

former President Donald Trump on Thursday said billionaire and

Tesla CEO Elon Musk never told him that he planned to

give $45 million for his campaign, adding that he disagrees with

any electric car mandate.

"I disagree with the electric cars for everybody," Trump

told Fox News in an interview. "You want to have a choice, and

that includes electric."

Musk, who has endorsed Trump, earlier this week said he did

not pledge $45 million to Trump, following a WSJ report this

month.