Tesla Refutes Claims of CEO Search Amid Musk's Political Engagements

Fri Jul 18 2025 00:19:35 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Tesla Refutes Claims of CEO Search Amid Musk's Political Engagements

Contrary to recent reports, Tesla asserts that it has not initiated a search for a CEO to replace Elon Musk, despite concerns regarding his dual roles and the company's financial struggles.


In a recent statement, Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm confirmed Musk's position and criticized the Wall Street Journal for its allegations related to a potential CEO replacement.

Tesla has issued a strong denial against claims of actively seeking a replacement for Elon Musk amid ongoing reports that the board is frustrated with his involvement in government and the company's declining share price. The Wall Street Journal initially reported that Tesla's board sought successors last month, igniting speculation about Musk's future at the helm. However, Tesla's leadership quickly refuted these claims, with Denholm stating on social media that no such recruitment efforts had been made and reaffirming confidence in Musk's leadership for the company's growth trajectory.

Elon Musk himself took to his platform, X, to denounce the reporting as a breach of journalistic ethics and reinforced his commitment to devote more time to Tesla. Despite challenges linked to Musk's controversial political involvement and criticism from some customers, who feel less inclined towards the brand due to his actions within the Trump administration, he joked about his busy schedule during a recent White House meeting and mentioned ongoing government inquiries into the Federal Reserve’s spending.

This situation illustrates tensions surrounding Musk’s multifaceted roles and raises questions about Tesla's financial performance under his dual commitments. Investors express concerns that Musk's divided attention may be impeding the company's success, and the result of his continuing prominence in governmental circles remains uncertain as the timeline for his departure from advisory roles is yet to be disclosed.

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