Antisemitic Post
Agreed with an online post promoting the antisemitic "great replacement" conspiracy theory, which he later apologized for and called one of his dumbest posts.
Pelosi Attack Theory: Shared a link to an unsubstantiated, fringe news article mocking the violent attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, which he later deleted.
Foreign Civil War Predictions: Claimed on social media that a civil war in the United Kingdom was "inevitable," drawing sharp rebukes from UK government officials.Professional and Market
Controversies
Funding Secured Tweet: Tweeted in 2018 that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private at $420 a share when no solid deal existed, resulting in SEC fines and shareholder lawsuits.
Dismissive Comments on Truth: Testified in court regarding his erratic social media activity by stating that "just because I tweet something does not mean people believe it or will act accordingly," minimizing his market influence
- Ken C August 6, 2026, 8:35 am