Tesla CEO and President Trump’s adviser, Elon Musk, slammed the deliberately false article that a leftist lamestream media outlet wrote about him.
See the tweet below.
The leftist media’s smear campaign against Musk hit a new low as the Wall Street Journal published what Tesla’s board chair called “absolutely false” claims about the company seeking to replace him as CEO.
This latest attack on the outspoken billionaire comes amid his increasing political activism and support for conservative values that clearly infuriate the liberal establishment.
Musk blasted the WSJ on social media, calling out their ethical breach for publishing information they knew to be false.
“It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the @WSJ would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial beforehand by the Tesla board of directors!” Musk wrote.
Tesla’s board chair, Robyn Denholm, issued a strong rebuke following a media outlet’s report claiming the company’s board had begun searching for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk.
The report, which temporarily sent Tesla’s stock tumbling by 3%, alleged that board members had contacted executive search firms due to concerns about Musk’s political activities and the company’s declining profits.
“Earlier today, there was a media report erroneously claiming that the Tesla Board had contacted recruitment firms to initiate a CEO search at the company,” Denholm stated.
“This is absolutely false (and this was communicated to the media before the report was published). The CEO of Tesla is Elon Musk and the Board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead,” he added.
The timing of this hit piece against Musk raises serious questions. Since expressing support for conservative causes and working with the Trump administration, the Tesla CEO has faced increasing criticism from left-wing activists and media outlets.
This pattern of targeting successful conservative businessmen has become all too familiar in today’s politicized corporate landscape.
While Tesla has experienced some business challenges recently, with first-quarter profits dropping 71% and stock value decreasing by about 30% since the beginning of the year, the company’s board remains firmly behind Musk’s leadership.
The manufactured controversy appears designed to create investor panic and undermine Musk’s authority as he increasingly speaks out against woke ideology.
At the same time, the WSJ claimed unnamed Tesla board members, including Musk’s brother Kimbal and James Murdoch, had grown concerned about Musk’s public political activities, particularly his support for what they characterize as the “far-right” AfD party in Germany.
In spite of temporary revenue challenges, Tesla remains the world’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer.
Total revenue decreased to $19.34 billion, with automotive segment revenue falling 20% year-on-year to $14 billion, primarily due to production updates and market adjustments.
However, these short-term fluctuations are typical in innovative companies pushing technological boundaries.
Musk’s commitment to Tesla remains strong, as he indicated that he plans to allocate more time to the company starting in May after he has concluded certain government responsibilities by May 30.
Unlike many corporate leaders who bow to leftist pressure, Musk continues to stand by his principles while steering multiple successful companies.
This shows that American ingenuity and free speech still have powerful champions in the business world.
Earlier today, there was a media report erroneously claiming that the Tesla Board had contacted recruitment firms to initiate a CEO search at the company.
This is absolutely false (and this was communicated to the media before the report was published).
The CEO of Tesla is…
— Tesla (@Tesla) May 1, 2025
