Elon Musk vs. Elon’s Foot-in-Mouth: A Plot Twist?
Elon Musk, once the uncontrollable king of tweets, is now doing his best impression of a broken record—apologizing. CNN reports Musk posted on X, “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.” It’s surprising to see the notoriously impulsive billionaire doing a soft reboot in public.
The Billionaire Electrode Gets a Shock
Musk’s off-the-cuff Trump commentary—flirting with MAGA territory and dropping explosive Epstein insinuations—sent tremors through Tesla and SpaceX. Investors reacted, brand-loyal fans expressed doubt, and Tesla executives suddenly found themselves steering the PR rocket. Musk’s apology seems less a moral awakening and more a strategic recalibration—classic ego meets boardroom logic.
Is It About Integrity or Investor Anxiety?
Friends close to the situation suggest Musk’s mea culpa wasn’t about ethics—it was about economics. Tesla’s image as a progressive, climate-focused pioneer has been muddied by MAGA memes and right-wing retweets. With Tesla shares already wobbling, it’s clear Musk’s political detour hit the brakes on profitability. When prudence and quarterly results call, even billionaires sometimes click "delete".
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Too Little, Too Late?
Don't expect a formal apology—that would ruin the brand. But Musk’s political engagement has definitely cooled. His feed is now filled with AI updates, rocket milestones, and the occasional dog emoji. Whether it’s a genuine change of heart or just strategic silence, one thing’s sure: in Musk’s world, tweets may come and go—but Tesla’s trajectory comes first.
