America has a relatively open economy, but that does not say we have the capitalism we should. The forces against Capitalism have been incrementally chipping away, knowing very well that it is the way they can destroy it. Musk's dependence on corporate welfare tied him into the forces that would destroy him. Government created dependence is the method to destroy--not help.
There is always ‘Capitalism’, the only question is who gets to control the Capital, the individual or the State?