Tech giant Elon Musk has responded with two words, in a reply to a post on X that spoke about multiverse where Democratic leader of United States Kamala Harris won the 2024 Presidential Elections and incumbent US President Donald Trump is in jail. The post claimed that it is an “alternative dystopian timeline in the multiverse.” The post further states that in the said multiverse the Supreme Court of US “declares all aspects of wokeism legal” hinting at affirmative action, etc. It also claims that the border is wide open and illegal immigrants pours into America, “permanently changing the country.” Replying to the post, Elon Musk said “Good Points”, but did not clarify further as to what he meant.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250711/image-1752222381954.png"></figure>The Tesla boss who has been vocal against Trump over ‘big and beautiful’ tax spending bill, criticised the US administration on several issues in the past weeks including Epstein files. However, his stance remains unclear as he has also praised Trump's ceasefire initiatives. He has also responded “long way to go” on a video shared on X by United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth 'unleashing American drone dominance.'&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gvhn2v2XEAA-4om?format=jpg&amp;name=medium" alt="Image"></figure><h2>Trump-Musk breakup</h2>The breakup in the bromance of Donald Trump and Elon Musk came days after the tech billionaire exited DOGE after serving the Trump administration in his second term and backing the US President throughout his election campaign, not only as his biggest ally but also as the biggest donor. The public fallout took an ugly turn when Musk claimed that Trump's name is in the ‘Epstein Files.’ A furious Trump called him ‘crazy’ and said that he is upset because of the ‘EV mandate.’ Musk went on to state that the POTUS would not win the election without him - a claim that the US president dismissed. Things cooled down between the two after Musk deleted the Epstein files tweet and apologised for his statements, saying that he “went too far.” Trump, in a reconciliation of sorts, said that he wishes the tech giant well.&nbsp;The tussle reignited again last week with Musk's renewed campaign against Trump's 'big beautiful' tax spending bill as the bill was debated in the US Congress. As Trump signed the bill turning it into a law, Musk said he is launching “America Party.” However he has been silent since then. Slamming the tech billionaire in a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump dismissed Musk's American Party as "ridiculous" and said that his former 'buddy' has gone "off the rails." He said that the third party can create complete chaos and disruption in the United States.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elon Musk responded with THIS to a post on X describing a dystopian multiverse where Kamala Harris is U.S. President, Donald Trump is jailed, wokeism is legalized, and borders are open.

Tech giant Elon Musk has responded with two words, in a reply to a post on X that spoke about multiverse where Democratic leader of United States Kamala Harris won the 2024 Presidential Elections and incumbent US President Donald Trump is in jail. The post claimed that it is an “alternative dystopian timeline in the multiverse.” The post further states that in the said multiverse the Supreme Court of US “declares all aspects of wokeism legal” hinting at affirmative action, etc. It also claims that the border is wide open and illegal immigrants pours into America, “permanently changing the country.” Replying to the post, Elon Musk said “Good Points”, but did not clarify further as to what he meant. The Tesla boss who has been vocal against Trump over ‘big and beautiful’ tax spending bill, criticised the US administration on several issues in the past weeks including Epstein files. However, his stance remains unclear as he has also praised Trump's ceasefire initiatives. He has also responded “long way to go” on a video shared on X by United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth 'unleashing American drone dominance.' Trump-Musk breakup The breakup in the bromance of Donald Trump and Elon Musk came days after the tech billionaire exited DOGE after serving the Trump administration in his second term and backing the US President throughout his election campaign, not only as his biggest ally but also as the biggest donor. The public fallout took an ugly turn when Musk claimed that Trump's name is in the ‘Epstein Files.’ A furious Trump called him ‘crazy’ and said that he is upset because of the ‘EV mandate.’ Musk went on to state that the POTUS would not win the election without him - a claim that the US president dismissed. Things cooled down between the two after Musk deleted the Epstein files tweet and apologised for his statements, saying that he “went too far.” Trump, in a reconciliation of sorts, said that he wishes the tech giant well. The tussle reignited again last week with Musk's renewed campaign against Trump's 'big beautiful' tax spending bill as the bill was debated in the US Congress. As Trump signed the bill turning it into a law, Musk said he is launching “America Party.” However he has been silent since then. Slamming the tech billionaire in a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump dismissed Musk's American Party as "ridiculous" and said that his former 'buddy' has gone "off the rails." He said that the third party can create complete chaos and disruption in the United States.

Elon Musk responded with THIS to a post on X describing a dystopian multiverse where Kamala Harris is U.S. President, Donald Trump is jailed, wokeism is legalized, and borders are open.

Elon Musk's two-word reply to wild multiverse where Kamala Harris is US president and Trump is jailed

The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud has gotten murkier with the latest release of a cache of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender. The tech billionaire on X, slamming Trump, claimed that the US government was "deeply broken" and has "not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list." His claim comes as reports suggest that Trump's Justice Department and the FBI have concluded that there was no evidence that sex offender Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a "client list" or was murdered. The Tesla CEO also invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.<h2>What did Musk say?</h2>Elon Musk posted a meme on his X account that says, "More squirrels and raccoons have been arrested than anyone on Epstein's client list". he posted this along with the caption, "They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list," adding "Government is deeply broken".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list. Government is deeply broken. <a href="https://t.co/YndRadQUBE">pic.twitter.com/YndRadQUBE</a>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1942636971450589642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In another post, the tech billionaire claimed that Steve Bannon, Trump's former aide and advisor, was in the notorious Epstein files. However, he did not offer any evidence to back his claim but, in yet another post, said, “How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won’t release the Epstein files?”.<h2>Who is Peanut?</h2>Elon Musk with his post has dragged "Peanut the Squirrel" into his bromance turned sour with Trump. Peanut was an internet-famous squirrel, and seems like Elon Musk is not over his death. The orphaned squirrel belonged to Mark Longo, who rescued him in 2017. Longo documented Peanut's and other rescue animals' lives on Instagram on an account which amassed close to a whopping one million followers.However, in October 2024, Peanut was detained by authorities and was later euthanised by the State of New York. Despite dramatic uproar over Peanut's detention, the euthanisation was carried out, as owning a squirrel is illegal in New York. Soon after, Musk, along with thousands of netizens, took to social media to condemn the killing of the beloved internet pet and said, "The government should not be allowed to barge into your house and kill your pet! That’s messed up...Even if it is illegal to have a pet squirrel (which it shouldn’t be), why kill PNut instead of simply releasing him into the forest!?". At the time, in another post, he also said that "President @realDonaldTrump will save the squirrels 🐿️ 😢 RIP P’Nut." However, a lot has changed since then. Musk has gone from being a Trump ally to a Trump adversary, and given the drama, it seems like this might be only the beginning of this feud.&nbsp;

Elon Musk, while slamming US President Donald Trump on X over the Epstein files, invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.

The Elon Musk-Donald Trump feud has gotten murkier with the latest release of a cache of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender. The tech billionaire on X, slamming Trump, claimed that the US government was "deeply broken" and has "not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list." His claim comes as reports suggest that Trump's Justice Department and the FBI have concluded that there was no evidence that sex offender Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a "client list" or was murdered. The Tesla CEO also invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know. What did Musk say? Elon Musk posted a meme on his X account that says, "More squirrels and raccoons have been arrested than anyone on Epstein's client list". he posted this along with the caption, "They arrested (and killed) Peanut, but have not even tried to file charges against anyone on the Epstein client list," adding "Government is deeply broken".

Elon Musk, while slamming US President Donald Trump on X over the Epstein files, invoked the name "Peanut" and said "they arrested (and killed) Peanut". What did Musk mean? Who is this 'peanut'? Here's all you need to know.

Musk goes nuts over Epstein files, slams Trump: 'They killed Peanut...Government is deeply broken'

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has revealed his plans to enter politics in the United States. Unconfirmed reports suggested that Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla's finance chief, might become the treasurer for the upcoming political party. Two months ago, the Indian-origin executive had made headlines for a different reason altogether -- his salary package.&nbsp;Vaibhav Taneja completed his Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University in 1999 and became a chartered accountant in 2000. He worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers for close to 17 years. He has spent over eight years at Tesla, working in several positions before becoming the EV giant's Chief Financial Officer in August 2023.&nbsp;While it isn't confirmed if he will be the treasurer of Musk's party, it is confirmed that Taneja is one of the most trusted employees of the world's richest person. Taneja reportedly received&nbsp;a salary package of a whopping $139 million (around Rs 1189 crore) last year.&nbsp;The amount is more than most chief executives and the highest pay ever paid to a CFO. In 2020, Nikola had paid a salary package of $86 million to Nikola, the hydrogen-based truck maker, which filed for bankruptcy this year.&nbsp;Taneja, 47, joined Tesla in 2017.&nbsp;Taneja’s compensation was tied to stock options and equity awards he received in October 2024 that recognized his promotion to CFO in August 2023, reported The Wall Street Journal in May.&nbsp;Taneja's income in 2024 was greater than Google's Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella. While Pichai earned $10.73 million, Nadella's 2024 payout was $79.1 million.<h2>Elon Musk's party</h2>Weeks after a public fallout with Donald Trump, Elon Musk last week announced a political party.&nbsp;Donald Trump shrugged off Elon Musk's plans as "ridiculous".&nbsp;The party was launched in the wake of&nbsp;Trump signing into law a sprawling domestic policy bill that the tech mogul has slammed over the apprehension that it will balloon the deficit.&nbsp;Elon Musk's net worth is $393.1 billion. He spent millions of dollars helping Trump become the US President for the second time.

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has revealed his plans to enter politics in the United States. Unconfirmed reports suggested that Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla's finance chief, might become the treasurer for the upcoming political party. 

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has revealed his plans to enter politics in the United States. Unconfirmed reports suggested that Vaibhav Taneja, Tesla's finance chief, might become the treasurer for the upcoming political party. Two months ago, the Indian-origin executive had made headlines for a different reason altogether -- his salary package. Vaibhav Taneja completed his Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University in 1999 and became a chartered accountant in 2000. He worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers for close to 17 years. He has spent over eight years at Tesla, working in several positions before becoming the EV giant's Chief Financial Officer in August 2023. While it isn't confirmed if he will be the treasurer of Musk's party, it is confirmed that Taneja is one of the most trusted employees of the world's richest person. Taneja reportedly received a salary package of a whopping $139 million (around Rs 1189 crore) last year. The amount is more than most chief executives and the highest pay ever paid to a CFO. In 2020, Nikola had paid a salary package of $86 million to Nikola, the hydrogen-based truck maker, which filed for bankruptcy this year. Taneja, 47, joined Tesla in 2017. Taneja’s compensation was tied to stock options and equity awards he received in October 2024 that recognized his promotion to CFO in August 2023, reported The Wall Street Journal in May. Taneja's income in 2024 was greater than Google's Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella. While Pichai earned $10.73 million, Nadella's 2024 payout was $79.1 million. Elon Musk's party Weeks after a public fallout with Donald Trump, Elon Musk last week announced a political party. Donald Trump shrugged off Elon Musk's plans as "ridiculous". The party was launched in the wake of Trump signing into law a sprawling domestic policy bill that the tech mogul has slammed over the apprehension that it will balloon the deficit. Elon Musk's net worth is $393.1 billion. He spent millions of dollars helping Trump become the US President for the second time.

The amount is more than most chief executives and the highest pay ever paid to a CFO.&nbsp;

Meet Vaibhav Taneja, Elon Musk's employee who earned $139 million last year

Elon Musk and the America Party: Elon Musk announced the ‘America Party’ after falling out with Donald Trump over a spending bill that could raise the US deficit. Musk, who had donated an estimated $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, recently resigned from his government role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.<h2>Trump has shifted parties multiple times</h2>Trump registered as a Republican for the first time in 1987, but his relationship with the party waxed and waned over the years, before he took over its reins. He was associated with the Reform Party in 1999. In 2001, he became a Democrat. For some time, he declared himself as an Independent. In 2021, soon after he lost the Presidential election, Trump's aides floated the idea of a&nbsp; Patriot Party.<h2>So, was Trump a Democrat?</h2>Yes, Trump was a registered Democrat from August 2001 to September 2009. In this period, he expressed stronger identification with Democratic economic policies and donated to Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. He even donated to his 2024 Democratic rival for president, Kamala Harris, twice. For a period of time, his donations was higher to Democrats than Republicans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Trump, the political flip-flopper always had his business interests in mind</h2>Trump’s political donations reflected his shifting affiliations, which were more about preserving his business interests. From 1989 to 2009, more than half of his $1.4 million donations went to Democrats, according to ballotpedia.org website. It was ideological consistency, but access to elite and influence that led him to either Dems or GOP, as noted by analysts like Emma Shortis and David Smith.<h2>Trump’s political and party shifts over years</h2>Trump has changed party affiliations at least five times since the 1980s: Republican (1987), Reform/Independence Party (1999), Democrat (2001), back to Republican (2009), Independent (2011) before returning as Republican in 2012. Here is a more detailed breakup:In 1987, Trump registered as a Republican in Manhattan, New York. This was his first formal and open affiliation with the GOP. In 1988, he attempted to be considered as George HW Bush’s running mate in the Republican presidential race. Bush was dismissive of him.&nbsp;In 1999, Trump switched his affiliation to the Independence Party of New York. That party was a state affiliate of the national Reform Party of former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Trump formed an exploratory committee to seek the Reform Party’s presidential nomination for the 2000 election, won the Reform Party primaries in California and Michigan. He withdrew from the race in February 2000 due to inner-party discord.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed</a>In 2001, Trump changed his party affiliation to the Democratic Party. He was a registered Democrat till 2009, and even considered running for president in 2004 as a Democrat. In 2008, Trump initially endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary but backed Republican John McCain in the general election.In 2009, Trump returned to the Republican Party, re-registering as a Republican. In 2011 December, he declared himself as an independent. He even flirted with a third-party presidential run in 2012 . But the same year, Trump re-registered as a Republican and endorsed Mitt Romney for president.<h2>Attempts to form Patriot Party in 2021</h2>After Trump rejected his Presidential race loss of 2020, his aides and supporters explored the idea of a third party, the Patriot Party. The party was supposed to be aligned with Trumpism: nationalist, populist and anti-establishment. But the idea was not his, though inspired by him. The party idea collapsed within days as Trump chose to remain within the GOP. Patriot Party was largely notional. It was not registered and didnt' get ballot access.

His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.

Elon Musk and the America Party: Elon Musk announced the ‘America Party’ after falling out with Donald Trump over a spending bill that could raise the US deficit. Musk, who had donated an estimated $300 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, recently resigned from his government role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician. Trump has shifted parties multiple times Trump registered as a Republican for the first time in 1987, but his relationship with the party waxed and waned over the years, before he took over its reins. He was associated with the Reform Party in 1999. In 2001, he became a Democrat. For some time, he declared himself as an Independent. In 2021, soon after he lost the Presidential election, Trump's aides floated the idea of a Patriot Party. So, was Trump a Democrat? Yes, Trump was a registered Democrat from August 2001 to September 2009. In this period, he expressed stronger identification with Democratic economic policies and donated to Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. He even donated to his 2024 Democratic rival for president, Kamala Harris, twice. For a period of time, his donations was higher to Democrats than Republicans. Trump, the political flip-flopper always had his business interests in mind Trump’s political donations reflected his shifting affiliations, which were more about preserving his business interests. From 1989 to 2009, more than half of his $1.4 million donations went to Democrats, according to ballotpedia.org website. It was ideological consistency, but access to elite and influence that led him to either Dems or GOP, as noted by analysts like Emma Shortis and David Smith. Trump’s political and party shifts over years Trump has changed party affiliations at least five times since the 1980s: Republican (1987), Reform/Independence Party (1999), Democrat (2001), back to Republican (2009), Independent (2011) before returning as Republican in 2012. Here is a more detailed breakup: In 1987, Trump registered as a Republican in Manhattan, New York. This was his first formal and open affiliation with the GOP. In 1988, he attempted to be considered as George HW Bush’s running mate in the Republican presidential race. Bush was dismissive of him. In 1999, Trump switched his affiliation to the Independence Party of New York. That party was a state affiliate of the national Reform Party of former presidential candidate Ross Perot. Trump formed an exploratory committee to seek the Reform Party’s presidential nomination for the 2000 election, won the Reform Party primaries in California and Michigan. He withdrew from the race in February 2000 due to inner-party discord. https://www.wionews.com/videos/can-musk-end-the-two-party-system-in-america-1751648420416/embed In 2001, Trump changed his party affiliation to the Democratic Party. He was a registered Democrat till 2009, and even considered running for president in 2004 as a Democrat. In 2008, Trump initially endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary but backed Republican John McCain in the general election. In 2009, Trump returned to the Republican Party, re-registering as a Republican. In 2011 December, he declared himself as an independent. He even flirted with a third-party presidential run in 2012 . But the same year, Trump re-registered as a Republican and endorsed Mitt Romney for president. Attempts to form Patriot Party in 2021 After Trump rejected his Presidential race loss of 2020, his aides and supporters explored the idea of a third party, the Patriot Party. The party was supposed to be aligned with Trumpism: nationalist, populist and anti-establishment. But the idea was not his, though inspired by him. The party idea collapsed within days as Trump chose to remain within the GOP. Patriot Party was largely notional. It was not registered and didnt' get ballot access.

His attempts to form the new party drew the ire of Trump. But Trump himself floated or had been part of new parties in the past. And the mercurial Republican was once a Democrat and even a big donor to that party. Here is a look at the many somersaults of Trump, the politician.

Trump is angry at Musk idea of America Party. But he's a flip-flopper, flirted with multiple parties and backed Democrats too

Tesla shares came under fresh pressure on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch a new US political party, raising concerns among investors about his focus on the electric vehicle maker as he intensifies his public feud with President Donald Trump. According to Reuters, Tesla’s stock dropped more than 6 per cent in Frankfurt trading, setting the stage for further losses in US markets after the Independence Day holiday.<h2>Musk’s political pivot raises investor alarms</h2>Musk’s announcement that he intends to form the “America Party” marked a new escalation in his increasingly combative relationship with Trump, who swiftly dismissed the idea as “ridiculous.” The move has amplified investor fears that Musk’s attention could be diverted away from Tesla’s business challenges at a critical moment for the company.&nbsp;Veteran technology analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush described Musk as Tesla’s “biggest asset” but warned that wading further into politics risked undermining investor confidence. “Tesla needs Musk as CEO and its biggest asset and not heading down the political route yet again… while at the same time getting on Trump’s bad side,” Ives said in a note, as quoted by Reuters.<h2>Trump lashes out at Musk over new party</h2>The latest spat between Trump and Musk comes after years of an on-again, off-again relationship. While Musk has benefited from government contracts, particularly through SpaceX, the US president slammed Musk’s political ambitions on Sunday. Trump argued that Musk’s plan to form a new party created a conflict of interest, referencing his previous decision to nominate a Musk ally to lead NASA.&nbsp;As per Reuters, Trump’s criticisms signal rising political tension at a time when Musk is facing questions about Tesla’s growth prospects, competition in the EV sector and broader economic uncertainty.<h2>Analysts see risks for Tesla’s board</h2>Ives warned that Tesla’s board might eventually need to intervene if Musk’s political activities become a significant distraction or source of controversy for the company.&nbsp;“It would also not shock us if the Tesla board gets involved at some point given the political nature of this endeavour depending on how far Musk takes it,” Ives added, according to Reuters.Investors are watching closely to see how Musk balances his leadership role at Tesla with his increasingly vocal political activity.<h2>Shares under pressure ahead of US trading</h2>Tesla’s decline in Frankfurt trading suggests investors are bracing for further weakness when US markets reopen after the holiday.&nbsp;As Musk’s political plans take shape, analysts say the key question is whether his focus will remain on steering Tesla through a competitive EV market and ongoing challenges with margins, production costs and global demand.&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies) &nbsp;

Elon Musk announcement of the America Party fuels a political feud with Trump and sparks fears of distraction from Tesla core challenges, pushing the stock down as investors worry about leadership focus and EV market pressures.

Tesla shares came under fresh pressure on Monday after CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch a new US political party, raising concerns among investors about his focus on the electric vehicle maker as he intensifies his public feud with President Donald Trump. According to Reuters, Tesla’s stock dropped more than 6 per cent in Frankfurt trading, setting the stage for further losses in US markets after the Independence Day holiday. Musk’s political pivot raises investor alarms Musk’s announcement that he intends to form the “America Party” marked a new escalation in his increasingly combative relationship with Trump, who swiftly dismissed the idea as “ridiculous.” The move has amplified investor fears that Musk’s attention could be diverted away from Tesla’s business challenges at a critical moment for the company. Veteran technology analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush described Musk as Tesla’s “biggest asset” but warned that wading further into politics risked undermining investor confidence. “Tesla needs Musk as CEO and its biggest asset and not heading down the political route yet again… while at the same time getting on Trump’s bad side,” Ives said in a note, as quoted by Reuters. Trump lashes out at Musk over new party The latest spat between Trump and Musk comes after years of an on-again, off-again relationship. While Musk has benefited from government contracts, particularly through SpaceX, the US president slammed Musk’s political ambitions on Sunday. Trump argued that Musk’s plan to form a new party created a conflict of interest, referencing his previous decision to nominate a Musk ally to lead NASA. As per Reuters, Trump’s criticisms signal rising political tension at a time when Musk is facing questions about Tesla’s growth prospects, competition in the EV sector and broader economic uncertainty. Analysts see risks for Tesla’s board Ives warned that Tesla’s board might eventually need to intervene if Musk’s political activities become a significant distraction or source of controversy for the company. “It would also not shock us if the Tesla board gets involved at some point given the political nature of this endeavour depending on how far Musk takes it,” Ives added, according to Reuters. Investors are watching closely to see how Musk balances his leadership role at Tesla with his increasingly vocal political activity. Shares under pressure ahead of US trading Tesla’s decline in Frankfurt trading suggests investors are bracing for further weakness when US markets reopen after the holiday. As Musk’s political plans take shape, analysts say the key question is whether his focus will remain on steering Tesla through a competitive EV market and ongoing challenges with margins, production costs and global demand. (With inputs from the agencies)

Tesla shares slid over 6% after Elon Musk unveiled plans for a new US political party, raising investor concerns about his focus amid rising tensions with Donald Trump.

Tesla shares slide as Musk’s ‘America Party’ plan spooks investors