Elon Flips Out, Denies Report That Tesla Board Is Looking to Replace Him as CEO

gizmodo.comPublished: 5/1/2025

Summary

The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla was conducting a CEO search, sparking surprise among fans of Elon Musk, who remains its CEO. Musk denied the report and criticized theJournal for not contacting him beforehand. Meanwhile, Musk's recent efforts in the "DOGE" administration had further strained Tesla's reputation worldwide.