Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Over the last few days, Elon Musk has remained at the center of tech, politics, and media headlines, living up to his status as the most polarizing billionaire of the age. The biggest internal shift comes from Tesla, with Musk announcing via X that the company is shelving its ambitious Dojo supercomputer project, a move seen as capitulation to current hardware realities. Instead, Tesla will double down on new, more flexible chip platforms—AI5 and AI6—abandoning its vertical integration ambitions and reaffirming Nvidia’s primacy in Tesla’s AI roadmap. According to The Motley Fool, this abrupt change is market-moving news since Tesla will for now keep buying Nvidia chips as it pushes robotaxi and robotics dreams further down the road.

Meanwhile, Musk hasn’t stayed clear of controversy. ABC7 and Fortune both report that Musk is threatening to sue Apple, claiming the App Store unfairly suppresses his X and Grok AI apps while allegedly promoting OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Apple denied playing favorites, but Musk’s loud threats have triggered another wave of debate about tech monopoly and antitrust. The feud with OpenAI’s Sam Altman has gotten deeply personal, with both men exchanging barbed accusations of dishonesty and platform manipulation on social media, according to sources like Fortune and OpenTools. Social platforms are abuzz, with Musk supporters praising him as a monopoly-buster, critics slamming him for hypocrisy, and Apple walking a PR tightrope.

SpaceX is gearing up for a new Starship launch—its tenth after a string of headline-grabbing explosions. Phys.org notes the company hopes the August 24 flight will bring Musk closer to his moon and Mars ambitions, but technical setbacks and public scrutiny remain high. The stakes for Musk’s long-term legacy in space are immense, and each Starship test is both spectacle and high-wire act.

Politically, Musk continues to play an influential background role. MAGA-aligned figures are openly calling for him to rejoin their campaign fold amid hopes that his fundraising and star power will deliver for the GOP in next year’s midterms, according to Business Insider. He hasn’t responded with any new partisan pronouncements but remains a powerful behind-the-scenes donor and online ally to some Republican stances.

For business diplomacy, Reuters and Teslarati reveal that Musk is on the exclusive invite list for a U.S.-Saudi investment forum in Riyadh. With Tesla’s launch in Saudi Arabia fresh on everyone’s mind and Musk’s relationship with Saudi leaders apparently on the mend, this could solidify new international partnerships and signal an end to years of headline-grabbing feuds with the country’s sovereign wealth fund.

In the public sphere, Musk is still a lightning rod, with coordinated Tesla Takedown protests planned in several U.S. cities over various corporate practices, as seen on the Action Network calendar. On social media, his every word gets parsed—YouTube channel trackers log dozens of daily posts across AI, politics, and his ever-expanding business empire.

No unconfirmed rumors or personal scandals have emerged in this cycle, making it, by Musk’s standards, a relatively orderly news week—if one defined by big business pivots, legal threats, media spectacle, and the perpetual anticipation of his next move.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

It’s been a whirlwind week for Elon Musk, with headlines that jump from the courtroom to code to crypto and beyond. Let’s start with the biggest splash Musk made: on August 12, he publicly threatened to sue Apple for allegedly suppressing his AI chatbot Grok and his social media platform X in App Store rankings. Musk took to X, where he’s owner and chief provocateur, to accuse Apple of antitrust violations for not listing his apps in their 'Must Have' section, even though X is the top news app worldwide and Grok sits at number five. He says Apple is rigging the rankings in favor of OpenAI, promising immediate legal action. No details yet, and Apple remains silent, but antitrust rumors continue to swirl around Cupertino according to ABC News and CNBC.

Business news has Musk pushing hard on his self-driving ambitions. Over multiple social media posts in the last few days, he hyped a major update for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, promising a dramatic gain from a tenfold boost in model parameters and fewer 'nag' alerts—those persistent safety reminders that frustrate early adopters. He’s doubling down on his long-standing dream of unsupervised self-driving cars and claims the new FSD build, rolling out by late September, will finally get closer to that vision. Cautious optimism reigns: he’s repeatedly missed similar deadlines, but Tesla fans remain hopeful according to Electrek.

The other rocket launch in Musk’s week is for Tesla’s next-generation Robotaxi, set to go public in Austin next month and scale further in California’s Bay Area. These ride-hailing fleets currently operate invite-only, but Musk says general access is imminent and a fleet beyond 100 cars will be ready soon. Industry watchers call this a milestone for autonomous transportation, but the company’s incremental safety-first rollout remains central—Tesla is still haunted by fears that any serious accident could set their self-driving ambitions back years according to Teslarati and Not a Tesla App.

Over in the world of crypto, Musk is flexing his Twitter finger again. He littered social media with Bitcoin and Dogecoin memes, reigniting a rally in digital assets—Dogecoin jumped 8 percent after a Musk tweet, while Bitcoin soared. Market analysts warn these sentiment-driven surges lack economic fundamentals and that Musk’s posts continue to wield outsized influence over investor psychology according to Coin World and KuCoin News.

Meanwhile, Tesla’s flagship retro diner in Santa Monica is reportedly slashing menu options just two weeks after launch, whittling it down to five sandwiches and a few sides, a tiny footnote compared to Musk’s grander ambitions according to Fortune.

For context, journalist Olivier Lascar calls 2025 a turning point marked by Musk’s space dreams, ‘chaotic’ political maneuvering—he’s been feuding publicly with Donald Trump—slowing Tesla sales, and fresh controversy. Yet, Musk’s larger-than-life vision for AI-driven cars, Mars colonization, and reshaping industry remains steady, even as political and personal turbulence threaten to upend the narrative.

Bottom line: in this week’s Elon Musk show, it’s lawsuits, self-driving hype, crypto spectacle, and a steady march toward an ever-bigger digital and AI future, all served with a generous portion of speculation and drama. If anything, Musk’s power is more apparent than ever—and his next leap seems to be just around the corner.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

This week in the ever-thrilling orbit of Elon Musk, two major headlines have dominated discussion. First, Tesla’s board awarded Musk a staggering $30 billion in shares, contingent on ambitious market capitalization and shareholder return targets. The package, confirmed in Tesla’s August filings, means Musk’s payday only arrives if Tesla outpaces its industry peers, reinforcing the tie between his compensation and the company’s future wins. Fortune and Epic Events Finance describe the deal as a pivot from the prior plan’s flaws—no more guaranteed windfalls if Tesla tanks—with market watchers framing it as a signal of enduring faith in Musk’s visionary leadership.

Simultaneously, the Tesla shareholder base is wrestling with unease, as some say promised breakthroughs like robotaxis and humanoid robots remain just that—promises. Yet, the board’s move clearly aims to keep Musk laser-focused on fulfilling these pledges, hoping his so-called "Musk Magic Premium" holds sway over long-term results.

Turning to Musk’s social and political exploits, the chatter around his proposed "America Party" has cooled. Business Insider reports that, despite the initial fanfare and speculation that Musk might disrupt the political duopoly, he hasn’t taken formal actions to launch the party. Instead, he remains a major GOP donor, fueling speculation about his next move—though insiders say he’s nowhere near "founder mode" on politics, at least for now.

On the social media front, Musk continues to wield near-mythic influence over the crypto market. August saw his posts spark an 8 percent rally in Dogecoin and a significant uptick in Bitcoin, once again proving how his comments move markets, often on mere suggestion. His August 8th reposting of a Coinbase Bitcoin meme further fanned the flames, prompting analysts to warn of sentiment-driven surges untethered from fundamentals.

In the tech and infrastructure domain, Musk’s Boring Company made headlines for its planned Nashville expansion, aiming to bring high-speed tunnels to the city and keep Musk’s futuristic ambitions center stage. Meanwhile, on August 8, the Associated Press spotlighted Musk’s elevation of far-right figures online, charting how his engagement amplifies their reach across continents—a data-driven analysis drawing both interest and criticism.

Finally, grassroots activism continues, with "Tesla Takedown" protests at showrooms nationwide, signaling persistent tension between Musk’s brand and organized opponents. Through it all, Musk’s daily torrent of posts—meticulously tracked by fans and critics alike—keeps both Wall Street and Main Street guessing what move he’ll make next.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk has been making waves yet again this week, centered largely on Tesla's staggering $29 billion share-based pay package announced just days ago. According to CBS News, the Tesla board greenlit this compensation plan for Musk—a bundle of 96 million restricted shares, landing just six months after a Delaware judge axed his previous, record-breaking $56 billion package for alleged sham negotiations. This new deal is supposed to lock Musk at Tesla's helm until at least 2030 and, according to Wedbush Securities, aims to steer Tesla through an industry inflection point as it scrambles to lead in AI. There’s a twist: the new package could still be voided, depending on an upcoming Supreme Court decision on the 2018 plan, and it won’t be up for a shareholder vote since it comes from a preapproved 2019 plan, as detailed by Fortune and TechCrunch.

But Musk's week hasn't just been about Tesla boardrooms and litigation fallout. On the business front, Tesla scored its largest-ever battery order, with a $2.7 billion deal from Georgia Power likely bringing in an impressive $800 million profit, according to daily summaries from high-profile X account monitors. Meanwhile, news broke that a Tesla shareholder is suing the company over its robo-taxi rollout, an issue that could echo Musk’s long-running battles with regulators and skeptical investors.

His profile as a political influencer remains pronounced. Musk spoke publicly at CPAC, sharing insights into his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency, even as reports from the Times of India confirm that Trump has officially killed Musk’s infamous Five Things weekly email program in federal agencies—a workplace reform Musk championed but which quickly became infamous for its confusing and unpopular implementation. The Trump-Musk bromance has visibly cooled since Musk's public critiques of Trump’s economic policy; retaliatory snubs reportedly include Trump pulling NASA chief nominations tied to Musk.

Musk's influence on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, remains absolutely massive. According to ABC News, every time Musk interacts with European or right-wing politicians or influencers, their following counts skyrocket, amplifying their influence on a global scale. Musk—now sitting atop 220 million-plus followers—has more than doubled his reach since buying the platform. His unfiltered social media engagement continues to spark global headlines and significant financial ripples, including this week’s reported 400 percent surge in memecoin prices tied directly to Musk’s and Trump’s posts, as covered by AInvest.

All this comes as Tesla stock is down 25 percent for the year, battered by both Musk’s political gamesmanship and mounting competition. Shareholders are reportedly anxious, demanding more notice on upcoming meetings and growing nervous over Musk’s recent focus on government affairs. And even as Tesla transitions to an “AI-first” company, its fortunes are closely bound to its famous, famously polarizing CEO—just as Wall Street and global politics remain inextricably tied to the name Elon Musk.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

In the past several days Elon Musk has been at the storm center of business headlines social media debates political drama and even street protests. First and foremost Musk’s public anxieties over his control of Tesla have escalated. According to Teslarati Musk has repeatedly warned about activist shareholders potentially ousting him pointing to recent shareholder votes re-approving his previously invalidated billion-dollar compensation package and actions by a Delaware judge who called the payout “unfathomable.” Despite holding 12.8 percent of Tesla’s shares Musk says he still does not feel secure unless he gets closer to 25 percent—enough, in his words, “to be influential but not so much that I can’t be overturned.” Business watchers are closely following this boardroom drama given its potential to reshape not just Tesla’s leadership but the entire electric vehicle sector.

Meanwhile Musk’s presence on social media is reaching unprecedented heights. As reported by ABC News and AP analysis Musk has become the most powerful individual on X formerly Twitter, doubling his followers to over 220 million since acquiring the platform and far outpacing cultural icons like Taylor Swift. The platform under Musk’s rule now visibly amplifies his views and those of figures he interacts with. European far-right voices and various controversial influencers are finding their reach explode after Musk engages with them sometimes skyrocketing from niche to mainstream overnight. His power to shape the conversation and direct mass attention remains unchecked making him as much a political kingmaker online as a business magnate.

On the business side there are glimmers of excitement for Tesla fans. During a recent X Takeover event a Tesla executive confirmed the Roadster project is deep in development and set for a potentially “mind-blowing” demo by the end of 2025 echoing Musk’s own teases on social media. Musks influence remains potent in tech finance as well. Binance reports that SpaceX just moved 150 million dollars in Bitcoin while Musk declared renewed support for Dogecoin calling it “funny” and “for normal people.” He is also stirring the political pot by launching the America Party which vows to accept Bitcoin for donations—a proposition sure to further heat debate.

Beyond the boardroom and digital space Musk is also a lightning rod for public protest. Multiple “Tesla Takedown” demonstrations popped up across the US this weekend aimed at Musk’s politics labor issues and the company’s direction with some events in Los Angeles and Maryland drawing anti-Musk activists to the showrooms according to event listings.

Adding to the fallout a new study highlighted by Mother Jones found that Musk’s right-wing shift and public alliance with Donald Trump—now soured into a spat—has led to a sustained backlash among US liberals who are now not just embarrassed to own Teslas but are less likely to buy any electric vehicle at all. Meanwhile his efforts to woo conservatives to the brand have met limited success causing some observers to call the Musk-Tesla polarizing effect “unprecedented” in US business history.

All told from boardrooms to blockchains to city streets Musk is everywhere—sparking adulation condemnation and a level of spectacle unmatched by any CEO on the planet.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk has been a nonstop headline generator the past few days. Topping the news, The Boring Company, Musk’s tunnel construction venture, announced with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee a privately funded plan for the Music City Loop, a 10-mile Tesla tunnel under Nashville that promises to connect downtown and the convention center to the airport in about eight minutes. The local hiring push began immediately. While the governor was effusive, Nashville’s mayor remained noncommittal and critics are already raising pointed questions about urban impact and the project’s feasibility according to Thunderbolt Newsroom and the Nashville Banner. The Boring Company is touting the loop as costing taxpayers nothing, but the project’s final form will hinge on regulatory review and city buy-in, evoking the company’s bumpy history abandoning other proposed cities.

Musk also made a significant public appearance as the surprise virtual headliner at the X Takeover 2025 event hosted by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley. There, he doubled down on audacious claims about the future—predicting Tesla could top 20 to 30 trillion dollars in valuation if ambitious AI and autonomous transport goals are met. He described major advances underway with Starship at SpaceX and teased that Optimus version 3, the humanoid robot, is finally the right design for mass production, calling it a near-total overhaul from previous iterations. As for X, the former Twitter, Musk detailed the rollout of XChat, a fully encrypted peer-to-peer audio and video calling system designed for maximum privacy, even boasting that it’s so secure he couldn’t access your messages under threat.

Tesla is also in the spotlight after Musk confirmed personal oversight of a new AI6 chip partnership with Samsung. On X, he said he’d walk Samsung’s factory lines himself to ensure technical and production standards, signaling not only a hands-on approach but also raising expectations with the South Korean partner, according to Teslarati. Industry analysts, like Ming-Chi Kuo, noted this could shake up the chip sector.

On the political and personal front, in new investment paperwork SpaceX quietly warned backers that Musk could return to politics, potentially as part of a new party he mused about recently on social media. This follows his public break with Trump and a July promise to “work 7 days a week and sleep in the office,” suggesting a pendulum swing back from political to business focus, as cited by the LA Times and his own X posts.

Meanwhile, Musk was humorously referenced on social channels after a 12-foot statue of him popped up at several national parks—including Mount Rainier—as part of an art protest reported by Fox13Seattle on Instagram.

In sum, Musk’s week is business heavy: launching new urban infrastructure, making sweeping tech predictions in public forums, and warning markets he may yet return to the political arena that so often courts his controversy.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk is back in the headlines in a way only he can muster, grabbing Wall Street’s attention, rattling the auto sector, and fueling speculation about his next political play, all while launching fresh business ventures and making waves on social media. The most consequential news came from Tesla’s Q2 earnings call this week, where Musk abruptly scrapped the 2025 sales guidance after vehicle sales slipped another 13 percent in the first half of the year and profits plunged 16 percent. He warned investors to brace for a potentially rough end to the year, with volume production of Tesla’s long-promised low-cost model delayed until at least Q4. Analysts are openly questioning whether Musk’s focus on robotaxis and humanoid robots over traditional EV growth is to blame for Tesla’s rough patch, as the stock erased much of its post-election surge, and Tesla’s total revenue tumbled 12 percent from last year, now at $22.4 billion. According to Fortune, investors wanted clarity about the robotaxi launch and the removal of safety drivers, but Musk offered only vague timelines and promises that the AI5 chip in the current cars is so powerful it may warrant national security export restrictions.

If that business drama wasn’t enough, SpaceX confirmed in a new investor filing that the company’s valuation has hit $400 billion—making it the world’s most valuable private company—while also warning that Musk could return to politics at any moment. The tender offer notes Musk’s history as a senior adviser to President Trump and signals the real risk he might devote significant time and energy to similar government roles. Musk himself has been needling Trump on his social media platform X, clashing openly and publicly over tax and spending issues, and even floating the idea of launching a new political party.

On the business expansion front, Musk’s Boring Company is set to unveil a tunnel project in Nashville aiming to connect downtown to the airport at record speed, marking his entry into the Tennessee infrastructure game. Hollywood saw the soft opening of the much-hyped Tesla Diner, complementing its retro-futuristic vibe with servers on roller skates and appearances by the Optimus humanoid robot—though opening day confusion had fans lined up outside, driven by buzz on X.

Social media impressions stay constant. Musk’s posts—whether he’s riffing on Star Wars nostalgia or affirming the imminent California launch of Tesla’s supervised ride-hailing service by retweeting YouTubers and tech influencers—still spark viral conversations and fuel daily news cycles.

All of this speaks to Musk’s continued ability to steer headlines and shape company fortunes at will, even as he courts controversy, dodges clear answers on key tech launches, and keeps investors guessing whether his real future lies in robotics, politics, or the next audacious moonshot.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Since the weekend Elon Musk has been in relentless motion and at the center of several major headlines On July 21 his much-teased Tesla Supercharger Diner debuted in Hollywood drawing enormous crowds and a parade of Cybertrucks Teslas and curious Angelenos According to the Los Angeles Times the two-story retro-futuristic diner complete with movie screens and charging stations saw long lines and even its first protester a sign that Musk is courting both excitement and controversy with his expansion into hospitality Musk confirmed on X that if this first location succeeds more Tesla Diners will open in major cities and Supercharger stops worldwide further blurring the line between his automotive empire and lifestyle branding

Meanwhile at Neuralink Musk’s ambitions in neurotechnology hit a new milestone The company completed its first ever two brain chip surgeries in a single day with both participants reported to be recovering well and in “great spirits” as Neuralink posted on social media Musk continues to tout the potential for Neuralink’s link device to help tackle diseases like ALS and spinal cord injuries and ultimately aims for breakthroughs in treating anxiety depression even blindness Earlier this year the device was recognized by the FDA for speech restoration cementing Neuralink’s steady march from sci-fi to clinical reality according to Teslarati

On the AI front Musk’s xAI recently clinched a major coup with a reported two billion dollar investment from SpaceX adding to a five billion dollar funding round and pushing the value of the merged X and xAI entity toward 113 billion dollars according to The Wall Street Journal Musk says xAI’s Grok chatbot is already working Starlink customer support and there’s talk of Grok integrating with Tesla’s Optimus robots hinting at a deeply intertwined Musk “empire” Musk also revealed xAI’s Grok for Government which immediately secured a Pentagon contract worth up to two hundred million dollars to develop advanced AI for national security a clear sign xAI is becoming a serious force in the AI arms race as noted by GovConWire

The world of politics has been swirling as well Musk recently stepped down from leading the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration after a dramatic feud over government spending and policy Musk has since flooded his X feed with posts criticizing President Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files reportedly making over thirty-five public attacks and taking on a posture some now describe as “off the rails” with ABC News reporting on this unusual social media barrage

As the Q2 Tesla earnings call approaches Musk keeps stoking anticipation promising the “most epic demo ever” in Tesla’s history later this year fueling speculation among fans and investors From iconoclastic product launches and government contracts to headline-making clashes with Trump Musk’s every move this week has reverberated through tech business and political circles and it is hard to overstate the long-term impact of his ever-expanding footprint

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk has scarcely been out of the headlines over the past week, with both his business decisions and social media antics commanding serious attention. The major news story dominating his public appearances and online presence is his increasingly public feud with President Donald Trump, sparked by Musk’s relentless criticism of Trump’s handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files. According to ABC News and repeated in major outlets, Musk unleashed a torrent of posts on his social media platform X, accusing the Trump administration of a “cover up” and insinuating that powerful elites—Trump included—are suppressing the release of damning information. Musk’s barrage included over thirty-five posts and reposts in just two days and even leveraged his AI chatbot Grok to amplify his criticisms. Notably, Musk had earlier posted—and then deleted—a claim that Trump’s name appeared in the Epstein files, for which he later admitted he had gone “too far.” Trump fired back, labeling Musk “off the rails” and describing him as a “train wreck” after weeks of public sparring. The fallout became so dramatic that, as House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed on Pod Force One, Musk even changed his cellphone number and cut off communications with high-level GOP officials following this spat.

Musk’s business empire is similarly in a moment of high-stakes flux. Tesla owners learned this week that the company would be giving away Grok, Musk’s AI chatbot, pre-installed and available on the dashboard of all new Tesla cars, essentially hardwiring Musk’s AI into one of the world’s most popular electric vehicles. As noted by Fortune, this “freebie” further melds Musk’s business interests in ways unseen in traditional tech, likely making Tesla a major customer for xAI, the company behind Grok. While neither company disclosed financial details, analysts are openly speculating about a deeper alliance between Tesla and xAI, possibly including a major investment or even a merger.

On the expansion front, Musk’s xAI is in advanced talks to lease data center capacity in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with the aim of sourcing lower-cost energy and cozying up to capital-rich Gulf partners. Partners include Saudi-backed Humain, which is investing billions to become an AI superpower, as highlighted by reporting from Semafor and RCR Wireless. The Gulf states’ willingness to support mammoth data projects could give xAI—and Grok—a unique global footprint.

And, always chasing disruption, Musk is stoking rumors of forming an “American Party” in response to political gridlock, publicly floating the idea on X. This dovetails with his ongoing campaign to position himself as a political outsider championing transparency and technological progress—a brand that’s polarizing but undeniably powerful. No matter your opinion, Musk ensures he remains impossible to ignore.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk has once again seized the headlines, weaving together a week of high-stakes business moves, AI drama, and signature showmanship that only he seems able to orchestrate. Barely hours after a rip-roaring SpaceX video reignited Mars fever, Musk took to X—his ever-watchful social media pulpit—to announce that Tesla shareholders will soon have their say on a bold proposal: investing in his AI venture xAI, the creator of the controversial Grok chatbot. Business Insider notes this potential cross-pollination of Musk’s empire blurs corporate boundaries and spotlights his increasingly all-in bet on artificial intelligence, a motif he’s been hammering as Tesla loses auto market steam and tries pivoting into an “AI robotics company.” In an unmistakably Musk twist, he was quick to clarify that while he’s bullish on Tesla funding xAI, he’s resolutely against a full-blown merger, a stance supported by Investopedia and echoed by Reuters, emphasizing he wants shareholder buy-in, not a personal decree.

The public chess moves don’t stop there. Just as Tesla’s profit slump and sagging deliveries invite scrutiny, Musk stoked anticipation by teasing, on X, an “epic demo” from Tesla by year’s end—hyping it as the most significant yet. Longtime Musk watchers know to take his timelines with a grain of salt, but speculation has run wild whether this hints at breakthroughs in self-driving tech, advanced robotics, or yet another surprise from the Texas design studios.

Meanwhile, xAI is elbowing into public sector relevance. The company just landed a Department of Defense contract to supply Grok for government use—a timely coup as Musk’s ties with federal agencies have grown complicated. Fortune points out this comes after months of Musk slashing SpaceX and Tesla’s federal contracts, and duking it out online with Trump, who even threatened to cut off all Musk’s government funding.

Internally, Musk’s empire has been roiled by high-profile departures, with executives from both X and Tesla moving on, prompting industry mouths to wag about his demanding management style and growing pains across his sprawling business constellation, as covered by WhyTrendingNow.

In the socio-political sphere, Musk’s behind-the-scenes influence in Texas remains a sensitive topic. The Texas Tribune reports Governor Greg Abbott is fighting to keep his “intimate and embarrassing” correspondence with Musk under wraps, underscoring just how much the billionaire's shadow continues to loom over state policy and power circles.

In short, AI is now the connective thread holding together Musk’s universe, from car dashboards to federal boardrooms to social feed hype. His latest moves, especially the Tesla-xAI investment proposal and the government contract, mark a new synthesis of ambition, controversy, and business risk that could reshape the narrative for years to come.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk has dominated headlines again this past week in a storm of political, business, and social media drama that’s making even his most loyal fans do double-takes. The biggest bombshell: Musk announced, via his own X platform, the launch of a new political organization called the America Party, pitched as the alternative to the entrenched two-party system. He cited a poll among his followers and argued America needs a real choice, not what he calls a one-party state. This didn’t sit well with Donald Trump, who, on his Truth Social, called Musk a “train wreck,” insisted third parties create only chaos, and blamed Musk’s political pivot on losing government support for electric vehicles. The feud marks a sharp break from Musk’s recent stint as head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, where his cost-cutting push was both applauded and blamed for Tesla’s woes. When Trump signed off on his giant new spending bill—which Musk slammed as “insane”—the partnership imploded, and Musk went full dissident, with much of the drama playing out for all to see on X, of course.

Markets weren’t amused. The Wall Street sell-off was swift, with Tesla shares plunging nearly 7 percent in a single day and Musk’s personal fortune shrinking by a staggering $15 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. Headlines in the Los Angeles Times, Fortune, and other major outlets all noted that investors and even die-hard Tesla fans are losing patience with Musk’s theatrical side hustles. Tesla’s core business is still reeling, with profits down 71 percent in the first quarter and car sales dropping year over year. Wall Street analyst Dan Ives warned that some of the reputational damage to Tesla during Musk's recent political adventures might be permanent.

Meanwhile, Musk’s social media empire is unraveling at the top. X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced her resignation after just two years, following relentless battles to woo back big advertising clients put off by Musk’s love of controversy and his directive to make X a politically charged stage. The platform has become infamous for unfiltered speech, conspiracy theories, and—thanks to Musk’s Grok AI chatbot—recent antisemitic content. Even as he encourages users to “train” Grok with their most “politically incorrect” facts, critics say Musk’s personal fingerprints are all over the chaos.

Not surprisingly, Musk continues to trend globally, with social media filling with both outrage and applause. Real-world unrest isn’t far behind—organized protests under the banner “Tesla Takedown” are springing up at company locations across the U.S., as activists target what they call Musk’s “fascist government takeover.” Whether Musk is igniting a genuine political movement or simply stoking the world’s biggest ego trip, one thing is certain: the Elon Musk show isn’t losing steam, but where it ends up is more unpredictable than ever.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk has been making headlines non-stop over the past several days and not just for his work in tech or business. The biggest story right now is his dramatic public break with Donald Trump and the Republican establishment, capped by Musk’s announcement that he is forming his own third party, which he’s calling the America Party. He made this claim over the weekend on his social platform X. Musk says the America Party is meant to represent the “80 percent in the middle,” targeting voters disillusioned with both Democrats and Republicans, and he’s openly framing it as an answer to what he calls the “one-party system” dominating the nation. According to NPR, Musk’s ideological pitch seems a mix of libertarian and centrist themes: pro-gun rights, bitcoin-friendly, free speech advocacy, and a strong anti-deficit stance. He’s also hinting at using AI for military modernization and less regulation for the energy sector. While the specifics remain sketchy, Musk described a tactical plan on X—using concentrated force to flip a handful of Senate and House seats, potentially playing kingmaker in closely divided chambers.

The very public feud with Trump escalated after the president signed a sweeping tax and spending bill on July 4. Musk, who had served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration until May, blasted the bill as a “monstrosity,” and his subsequent pledge for a new political party drew a visible rebuke from Trump on Truth Social, with Trump accusing him of driving disruption and chaos. Several news outlets including the Los Angeles Times and Politico report that this political soap opera has rattled Tesla shareholders, with Tesla’s share price dropping nearly 7 percent on Monday and more than 22 percent for the year so far. Analysts like Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities are now openly calling for the Tesla board to establish ground rules to keep Musk’s political activism from further distracting him from his CEO duties.

In business, Musk isn’t slowing down—he’s actively expanding X Money, a fintech initiative, and pushing forward with X TV, a streaming service. According to CEO Linda Yaccarino, both projects are seeing accelerated development. On the social media front, Musk remains hypervisible. His posts regularly trend, and over the weekend he used a video appearance to engage with followers about the America Party’s platform and future. He also responded directly to critics and supporters alike on X, batting down at least one Federal Election Commission filing as fake, underscoring that while he’s campaigning loudly, no official paperwork for the new party has surfaced yet.

Rumors are swirling—ABC News says discussions with Andrew Yang and potential alliances with other third-party figures could be underway, though nothing is confirmed. The question everybody is asking: will Musk’s high-dollar, high-drama approach finally shake up American politics, or is this just another flight of fancy for one of the world’s most watched and unpredictable billionaires? As always with Musk, it’s impossible to separate business from spectacle, and both are unfolding in real time.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk is making headlines once again with a whirlwind of activity that is shaking up both the business and political worlds. Over the weekend, Musk declared on his social media platform, X, that he is launching a new political party called the America Party, aimed at representing—according to his own words—the 80 percent of Americans in the middle. This move comes hot on the heels of an explosive falling out with President Donald Trump, following Musk’s vocal criticism of the administration’s massive tax and spending bill. Formerly a member of Trump’s White House as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk is now waging a very public feud with the president, complete with trading barbs on social media and Musk’s assertion that “we live in a one-party system, not a democracy,” promising his new party will “give you back your freedom,” as reported by the Los Angeles Times and ABC News.

The political bombshell immediately spooked Wall Street, sending Tesla shares tumbling nearly seven percent on Monday. Analysts, including Wedbush’s Dan Ives, warn that Musk’s political escapades are damaging Tesla’s brand, exhausting shareholders, and risking permanent reputational scars—even as Tesla’s stock has already slid over 22 percent this year and sales have dropped dramatically. Some investors now urge Tesla’s board to set clear ground rules for Musk’s activism, suggesting incentive packages tied to how much of his time is actually spent on Tesla, according to Fox Business.

Meanwhile, Musk’s ambitions stretch far beyond politics. According to AOL, he is pushing forward with three new business ventures: X Money, a fintech platform aiming to disrupt online payments; X TV, a streaming media service intended to rival the major players; and ongoing plans to merge his AI startup xAI more closely with both Tesla and X. All this while still loudly advocating for technologies like Bitcoin—he recently posted that “fiat is hopeless, so yes” when asked if his America Party would endorse the cryptocurrency, despite his own past concerns about its environmental impact, as noted by Coin World.

On the public appearance front, Musk made a splash this week with a video appearance at a high-profile campaign rally, drawing thousands of comments and likes on Instagram. Social media, as always, remains both his megaphone and his battleground, with every tweet and post instantly dissected by analysts, fans, and critics alike. The America Party’s launch and Musk’s latest round of feuding with Trump have dominated political chatter, raising the question: is Musk truly gearing up to shake American politics, or is this just the latest season in the ongoing Musk drama that has become a staple of the internet age? As for his long-term legacy, Musk’s moves this week could shape both his business empire and political influence for years to come, but for now, investors, politicians, and the public are left watching—often with equal parts fascination and exasperation.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk has dominated news cycles this week with several dramatic developments that could meaningfully shape his biography for years to come. The biggest headline: Musk has launched a new political party in the United States called the America Party. The timing and manner of his announcement—broadcast personally on X, the platform he owns—underscored his ambition to disrupt the nation’s entrenched two-party system. His decision came after an explosive split with Donald Trump, for whom Musk had been one of the largest backers during the 2024 election, famously heading up the Department of Government Efficiency in Trump’s administration. Once allies, the two have clashed publicly over Trump’s latest tax and spending package, which Musk decried as “bankrupting” the country. The final break became public as Musk, keeping his word after threatening to do so, used the passage of the bill as the catalyst to create the America Party—prompting Trump to lash out on Truth Social and even raise questions about Musk’s citizenship and business subsidies, threats that Musk’s camp has publicly shrugged off.

On July 4th and 5th, Musk used X to poll his audience about creating a new party, and with over a million votes cast and a solid majority in favor, he declared, “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it.” He has pledged that the America Party will target a handful of pivotal seats in Congress to potentially hold the balance of power on key legislation—a classic “kingmaker” strategy. The announcement, coinciding with Independence Day, was calculated to play into national discontent with the political status quo and to tap into the energy of voters disillusioned with the current system, as reported by multiple outlets including The Associated Press, Politico, and Fox News, all relying on Musk’s public X posts.

Elsewhere, Musk’s business activity remains just as newsworthy. According to a Bloomberg report, he recently took direct control of Tesla’s sales operations in North America and Europe after a senior executive departure. This move is seen as a direct attempt to arrest sliding sales in Tesla’s key markets; the company fell slightly short of analyst expectations for Q2 deliveries, and new vehicle registrations in Europe have dropped considerably. Analysts are now debating whether Musk’s hands-on involvement will be enough to reverse a potential second yearly decline for Tesla’s global sales.

In Texas, Musk’s influence also continues to grow, with lawmakers enacting several policies benefiting his various enterprises, from Tesla to SpaceX to The Boring Company. Critics warn of his outsized power over the state’s political and business landscape, but supporters cite his role in driving innovation and economic growth in the region.

On social media, Musk’s America Party announcement has polarized audiences and reignited old feuds. After a series of caustic exchanges with Trump—including deleted posts involving wild allegations—Musk issued a rare public apology, softening his tone but not backing down on his new political ambitions. The America Party’s long-term significance remains to be seen, but this week’s events underline Musk’s skill for keeping himself, and his projects, at the center of both business and political discourse.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk has dominated headlines this week with a flurry of developments that intertwine business, politics, and his signature flair for drama. In the Texas legislature, Musk’s clout reached new heights as nearly every bill backed by his companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company—advanced, granting him greater power over infrastructure laws and, notably, the creation of the new city of Starbase at SpaceX’s launch site. Musk succeeded in shifting local control of the Boca Chica Beach and adjacent highways to Starbase, boosting his ambitions for Mars and solidifying his grip on South Texas. Legislative wins also included streamlined rules for Tesla’s backup power technologies and new penalties for drone interference near SpaceX, while efforts to impose stricter regulations on Tesla’s autonomous vehicles were quashed. Critics point to a troubling blurring of corporate and government interests, but for now, Musk’s Texas empire expands unfettered according to the Texas Tribune and ProPublica.

Politically, Musk’s public fallout with Donald Trump escalated, grabbing national attention. CBS News reports Musk has threatened to launch a new third party, the so-called “America Party,” as a direct rebuke to Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which slashes green energy incentives and phases out EV tax credits—potentially costing Tesla billions. Trump, for his part, told Fox News Musk is just “upset” and has stopped posting on Musk’s X platform, as RMN Digital notes. The spat is seen as the final break in what was once a strategic alliance, and Musk is now vowing to back challengers to Trump’s GOP allies while exploring the formidable challenge of building a third party. Whether this is a serious long-term move or just another Musk provocation remains unconfirmed, though election experts say only Musk has the resources to pull it off.

Meanwhile, Musk’s X platform stumbled with a high-profile outage on July 2, leaving tens of thousands of users offline and fueling questions about the platform’s reliability under his ownership, per CNBC coverage cited by OpenTools.AI. To address lagging youth engagement, Musk has appointed Nikita Bier—known for viral youth apps—as X’s new head of product, according to the BBC. Social media commentators see this as a possible reboot, but caution that material user growth will require more than just personnel changes.

On social media, Musk has been characteristically provocative, using his platform to rail against Trump and tease political revolts, all while steering clear of direct legislative testimony in Texas. The aura of secrecy and bold play for influence remain classic Musk, whose moves this week could have lasting consequences for his companies, his political aspirations, and the balance of power in tech and politics.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk just marked his 54th birthday amid one of the most tumultuous stretches in his headline-grabbing career, and, unsurprisingly, the past few days have been packed with drama, bold business bets, and relentless social media sparring. According to People Magazine, Musk’s relationship with former ally President Donald Trump collapsed spectacularly after Musk departed his government post over fierce disagreements about the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, an omnibus spending plan now at the heart of political and economic chaos. Musk has leveraged his vast X following, over 220 million strong, to slam the legislation, calling it “utterly insane and destructive” and warning it could destroy millions of jobs and tank strategic industries of the future in favor of subsidizing what he dubs the past. This public feud has exploded across X, with Musk’s scathing posts getting traction among politicians and pushing the White House to respond. TIME and Politico highlight Musk’s opposition, showing him as a lightning rod for criticism and support, with some Republican senators even referencing him in their objections to the bill's massive increase in national debt.

The Musk-Trump split is rippling across the Atlantic too. Euronews reports experts expect tougher enforcement in the EU against Musk’s X platform under new digital rules, now that Musk is no longer shielded by direct association with the Trump administration.

Not to be outdone by politics, Musk’s companies continue making headlines. The most biographically significant moment may be the announcement that a completely driverless Tesla Model Y just autonomously delivered itself from the factory to a customer’s home — possibly the world’s first such feat on public highways, with zero human oversight. Musk personally congratulated his AI team and teased that video of the drive is forthcoming, stoking immense buzz in the tech world. This kind of milestone, if validated, could define Musk’s legacy and the next leap in autonomous transportation.

On the social side, Musk ignited another frenzy by banning hashtags from all X advertisements, calling them “an aesthetic nightmare” and touting improvements in AI-driven trend detection. The move, reported by Economic Times and KuCoin, was instantly polarizing among digital marketers and regular users alike.

Musk’s public image took another hit from continued blowback over drug use allegations, though he answered critics with a posted negative drug test and his trademark irreverence. Family drama also surfaced, with comments from his estranged daughter in Teen Vogue going viral. As ever, Musk’s net worth remains immense, hovering near $368 billion, even after Tesla’s stock suffered from political volatility and product recalls, including a major one involving thousands of Cybertrucks earlier this year.

In sum, this week alone Musk deepened political divides, made autonomous driving history, rewrote social media norms, and kept his own legend — and controversies — on high volume.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

As Elon Musk celebrates his 54th birthday, he's been making headlines with a mix of business milestones and political controversies. Recently, Musk achieved a significant milestone with Tesla when a Model Y drove itself from the factory to a customer without any human intervention, marking a first for fully autonomous delivery[fortune.com]. This development is part of Tesla's push into autonomous technology, including the rollout of its robotaxi service.

On the political front, Musk has renewed his criticism of the Republican megabill, continuing his public feud with political figures[politico.com]. He has also been involved in a high-profile spat with President Donald Trump, particularly over Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which led Musk to leave his role and engage in public disagreements[people.com].

Musk's personal life has also been under scrutiny, with reports of drug use allegations and his estranged daughter's comments about their family dynamics[people.com]. Professionally, Musk has been facing challenges, including a significant drop in Tesla's stock value and recalls of certain models[people.com].

In other business news, Musk has made significant changes to his social media platform X, banning hashtags from advertisements, which he describes as an "aesthetic nightmare"[economictimes.com]. This policy change reflects his ongoing efforts to transform the platform's user experience and monetization strategies.

Lastly, Musk's birthday coincided with protests across the U.S. and globally, with events like the "Tesla Takedown" series criticizing his political influence and business practices[indybay.org][actionnetwork.org]. These protests highlight the polarizing effect Musk has on public discourse, both domestically and internationally.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

It has been a whirlwind few days for Elon Musk with headlines dominating the tech, business, and political landscapes. The biggest headline is Musk’s dramatic unveiling of Neuralink’s new Blindsight implant, announced on June 21. Musk claims the technology will grant users the ability to perceive ultraviolet rays, infrared, and even radar—boasting that it will bestow “superpower” sensory abilities. This announcement, covered by Men’s Journal, marks a bold new frontier for human enhancement and continues Musk’s pattern of pushing at the edge of science fiction with real-world products.

On the political front, Musk’s ongoing feud with President Donald Trump has been front page news. According to ABC News and CBS News, the two traded barbs following reports of a scheduled phone call, with Trump dismissing Musk as having “lost his mind.” The bitter public exchange comes after a previously close relationship, with Trump even displaying his red Tesla at the White House earlier this year. This highly public spat is drawing intense coverage and may have long-term implications for Musk’s political influence, especially as he continues to be linked with the Trump administration’s new Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE for short. Reports from The Independent highlight Musk’s role as head of DOGE, an agency tasked with recommending billions in federal spending cuts and crowdsourcing government waste via online leaderboards, a strategy that blends Musk’s internet savvy and penchant for spectacle.

Meanwhile, Musk’s companies continue to be a flashpoint for activism and protest. A coordinated series of demonstrations dubbed “Tesla Takedown” is set to take place at Tesla showrooms nationwide on June 28, marking Musk’s birthday. According to Action Network, organizers accuse Musk of damaging democracy and plan protests in cities like Washington DC, Long Beach, Brooklyn, and Grand Rapids, underscoring the increasingly polarized public reaction to his leadership.

On the media circuit, Musk recently appeared at the Cannes Lions festival where, according to Business Insider, he reminded the crowd that he coined the name “OpenAI” and delivered a characteristic jab at the company’s evolution, drawing laughter with his wit. His active presence on social media continues, with Musk responding to political developments and venting frustration over government incentive cuts affecting his businesses, particularly in a pointed exchange about the Congressional bill on X.

In space, Musk was set to give a livestreamed talk at SpaceX’s Starbase about making life multiplanetary, but the event was postponed after a Starship test flight ended in a rapid unscheduled disassembly—a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Musk’s ventures and the risks he is willing to take in pursuit of his vision for Mars.

Overall, this period has been defined by Musk’s aggressive pursuit of technological boldness, his high-stakes entanglements with political leaders, his polarizing persona fueling protest, and his relentless self-promotion on the global stage. It’s clear that whether in science, business, or politics, Elon Musk remains at the center of controversy and innovation.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Just days ago, Elon Musk once again made global headlines as SpaceX’s Starship 36 was rocked by a dramatic explosion during a static fire at the Masseys test site on June 18. Musk swiftly addressed the incident, revealing that the failure occurred below proof pressure—a technical detail that seemed to soothe regulators, as the FAA stated it would not launch a formal investigation, leaving SpaceX to diagnose the issue internally. The event sent shockwaves through the space community but appears unlikely to halt the company’s ambitious timeline for future launches according to SpaceX communications.

Meanwhile, all eyes are on Tesla and the long-awaited debut of its robotaxi service. A short viral clip of a driverless Model Y Juniper cruising the streets of Austin electrified social media, garnering over 15 million views on Musk’s X platform. Musk responded directly to the frenzy, confirming on X that the first public rides are “tentatively” set to begin June 22, only days away, though he cautioned that safety concerns could still force a delay. This marks the most credible timeline yet for a pilot launch, and while Tesla has yet to offer a single paid robotaxi ride—lagging behind competitors like Alphabet’s Waymo—analysts remain bullish that Tesla’s camera-only approach to autonomy could leapfrog rivals once technical milestones are met, a prospect with massive long-term implications for both Musk and the industry.

Tesla and Musk continue to attract both adoration and protest. A series of #MuskMustFall “Global Day of Celebration” events are planned at Tesla facilities nationwide on June 28, underscoring the polarized public perception that has followed Musk’s every move. This activism highlights how Musk’s persona and businesses are as much a cultural flashpoint as technological juggernauts.

On the speaking circuit, Musk made a splash as a guest at the Cannes Lions festival on June 19, where he reminded the audience, with characteristic flourish, that he named OpenAI and made a pointed jab at the company’s current direction—an example of his ongoing public friction with key players in the artificial intelligence space. His previous plans to deliver a high-profile talk at Starbase on making life multiplanetary were postponed, awaiting a new date.

Adding to the intrigue, Musk’s appointment as head of the new Department of Government Efficiency, an agency created under the Trump administration and named for the Doge meme, continues to generate buzz. He recently spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference, touting planned federal spending cuts and embracing meme culture in governance.

Social media remains abuzz with both genuine news and a surge of fake AI-generated posts about Musk, reflecting his enduring status as both innovator and lightning rod—every move scrutinized, parodied, and imitated on a global stage.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Elon Musk BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

Elon Musk never takes a day off from making headlines, and the past few days have been classic Musk—equal parts spectacle, controversy, and ambition. The most buzzed-about story has been Musk’s sharp rebuttal of a Bloomberg News report claiming his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is burning through a staggering $1 billion a month. Musk fired back on X, dismissing the report as nonsense, but held back on details. Meanwhile, even Bloomberg conceded that xAI has a promising future with a reported $80 billion valuation and heavyweight backers like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital. The company is leveraging X’s vast data pool to reduce AI training costs, with optimistic projections suggesting profitability by 2027—earlier than OpenAI’s target date according to Teslarati.

Speaking of cash, Musk was in the political spotlight too. California lawmakers are now pushing to ban lottery-style $1 million giveaways in elections, a move inspired by Musk’s recent campaign stunt supporting Donald Trump voters by dangling massive payouts, as highlighted by CalMatters. The Musk-Trump alliance is not just a matter of headlines either. He’s reportedly been tapped to head a new Department of Government Efficiency if Trump wins, with the tongue-in-cheek acronym DOGE, in a nod to Musk’s meme-fueled public persona. His promise: crowdsource ideas to slash federal spending, post an online leaderboard of the most egregiously wasteful programs, and let the internet have a say.

On the business front, Tesla fans are on high alert after Musk announced a tentative June 22 date for the company’s robotaxi pilot launch in Austin, Texas. After a viral nine-second video of a driverless Tesla Model Y racked up over 15 million views, Musk responded directly to his followers’ feverish anticipation and promised a public ride debut—caveating, of course, that safety comes first and the date is not set in stone, as Fortune reported.

But not all the news has been celebratory. Environmental groups have threatened a lawsuit against Musk’s xAI over alleged air pollution from a Memphis data center, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center. In the activist sphere, an upcoming nationwide protest campaign branded #MuskMustFall is scheduled for June 28, targeting Tesla dealerships and Musk’s leadership on multiple fronts.

Socially, Musk continues to dominate online chatter, whether by reminding his audience at the Cannes Lions festival that he was the one who named OpenAI, or by becoming the subject of a surge in fake AI-generated Facebook posts since the election, as The Independent noted. Even as AI slop floods timelines, the very real Musk shows no intention of leaving the center stage of business, politics, and tech culture.

Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta