This morning, CNBC reported that Elon Musk lashed out on X at Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities — one of Tesla’s most bullish analysts — telling him simply:
“Shut up.”
Why?
Because Ives dared suggest that Tesla’s board might consider setting some boundaries for Musk’s growing political ventures — including his announcement this week that he’s creating a new political party.
And that’s where things get interesting.
Dan Ives isn’t a short-seller. He’s not a Tesla skeptic.
He’s been one of the most consistent Tesla bulls on Wall Street, with a $500 price target — the highest among major analysts.
So if Elon’s now turning on his true believers… what does that say about Tesla’s future?
Or more importantly: what does that say about Tesla’s present?
👇 I just published a new TaaSMaster post on LinkedIn that explores this exact tension:
Why fundamentals don’t seem to matter anymore
Why Tesla skeptics (like David Einhorn and Michael Burry) are losing
Why believers (like Cathie Wood and Ron Baron) are winning
And why I exited my Tesla position — even though I still watch it closely
This isn’t a piece about choosing sides.
It’s about recognizing the paradox — and understanding why Tesla remains the most emotionally charged stock in the market.
👉 Click HERE to read it now on LinkedIn