In a bombshell rebuke to the mainstream leftist media, Tesla has firmly said that the Wall Street Journal’s claim that its board is seeking a new CEO to succeed Elon Musk is fake news.
Tesla’s board chair immediately denounced the report as “absolutely false,” demonstrating yet another example of the establishment press targeting a conservative voice who dares to speak out against leftist agendas.
The report, which temporarily sent Tesla’s stock tumbling, was swiftly and emphatically denied by the company’s leadership.
Robyn Denholm, Tesla’s board chair, wasted no time setting the record straight about the misleading report that attempted to undermine Musk’s position at the company he built into an automotive powerhouse.
“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 Elon Musk and the Board is highly confident in his ability to continue executing on the exciting growth plan ahead.”
The Wall Street Journal’s report appeared to target Musk specifically for his political views and outspoken conservative positions, claiming board members were concerned about Musk’s politics and his public support for right-wing causes.
This follows a pattern of mainstream media outlets attempting to punish business leaders who do not conform to progressive orthodoxy.
Musk himself took to social media to blast the media outlet for its journalistic malpractice, pointing out that the publication had deliberately ignored the board’s denial before running with the misleading story.
“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 said.
While Tesla has faced challenges recently, including a 71% drop in first-quarter profits and declining sales, the board’s strong statement of support for Musk clearly demonstrates their confidence in his vision and leadership.
The timing of the attack on Musk is particularly suspect given his recent support for conservative causes and his work with the Trump administration.
Like other successful Americans who dare to stand against the radical left agenda, Musk has become a target for those who want to silence opposing viewpoints and maintain control of major institutions.
Despite temporary stock volatility following the false report, with shares falling as much as 3% before stabilizing, Tesla’s leadership remains united behind Musk’s continued role as the company’s driving force.
The false narrative pushed by the Wall Street Journal appears to be yet another attempt to undermine conservative voices in American business and punish those who refuse to bow to woke pressure.
This incident signals the ongoing battle between establishment media and independent-minded business leaders who refuse to toe the progressive line.
For patriots and supporters of free speech, the coordinated attacks on figures like Musk should raise serious concerns about the media’s commitment to truthful reporting rather than advancing political agendas.
