An image shared on Threads purports to show an X post from Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) lead Elon Musk that reads, “Defund the Poor.” View on Threads Verdict: False An advanced search of Musk’s verified X account @elonmusk did not generate any reference to the purported remark,

Sen. Tina Smith wasn't "sugarcoating" her response to CNN's Brianna Keilar when asked if she's communicating "the stakes of the moment that the country’s in."

Elon Musk quickly weighed in, attempting to answer the question that had started trending across the platform. ⏰Get expert insights and actionable trade alerts from veteran investing experts and hedge fund managers.

There’s a “black cloud over Tesla’s stock,” remarked one analyst as Musk’s primary company suffered its worst loss since 2020, while Musk’s X attack on Sen. Mark Kelly and a halting appearance on Fox Business did him no favors.

While Tesla’s share price has taken a beating recently, a fall from grace one JPMorgan analyst says may have no equal, the value of Elon Musk’s private companies has soared in the four months since Donald Trump won the election.

With Elon Musk playing a prominent role in the Trump administration, many Tesla drivers are no longer happy about supporting his car brand.