Elon Musk most shocking quotes and tweets about Tesla

Most CEOs tend to choose their words carefully, fearing the consequences of saying anything that could be deemed controversial.

But Elon Musk is more outspoken.

The CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company has inspired intense devotion and attracted controversy as a result of his public statements.

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Most CEOs tend to choose their words carefully, fearing the consequences of saying anything that could be deemed controversial. For better and for worse, Elon Musk is more outspoken.

The CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company is sometimes shockingly blunt, like when he mocks his critics or opens up about his personal life. Musk's candor has endeared him to the fans and customers who find him more relatable than other famous executives, while also frustrating some analysts and investors who argue that he is temperamental and reckless.

One year ago, Musk tweeted that he was considering taking Tesla private. That tweet set off weeks of confusion, anticipation, and controversy that ended in a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which required Musk to step down from Tesla's board of directors and pay a $20 million fine.