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Elon Musk Defends Tesla Amid CEO Controversy

5/2/2025

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Elon Musk fiercely defended himself against a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Tesla's board was hunting for a new CEO amid falling sales, labeling the article a "deliberately false" ethical breach. His mother, Maye Musk, joined the fray, taking aim at the female reporters involved. Meanwhile, the Journal stands by its claims, igniting a heated debate.

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Elon Musk fiercely defended himself against a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Tesla's board was hunting for a new CEO amid falling sales, labeling the article a "deliberately false" ethical breach. His mother, Maye Musk, joined the fray, taking aim at the female reporters involved. Meanwhile, the Journal stands by its claims, igniting a heated debate.