A Tesla backer wants Elon Musk to spend less time at DOGE and more time making cars
Mar 18, 2025 - businessinsider.com
Christopher Tsai, president and chief investment officer of Tsai Capital, has a significant portion of his $137 million portfolio invested in Tesla, with 69,700 shares making up about one-fifth of the total. Tsai expressed concerns about Elon Musk's involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), hoping it is temporary so Musk can focus more on his businesses. Musk's efforts to reduce government spending through DOGE have sparked controversy and affected Tesla, with protests occurring at showrooms and the company's stock dropping over 50% from recent highs. Tesla has also faced declining sales in Europe and China.
Other investors, like Ross Gerber, share Tsai's concerns, believing Musk's focus on areas like AI detracts from Tesla's performance. Gerber predicts further stock declines due to Musk's distractions and political activities. Musk acknowledged the challenges of balancing his work with DOGE and his businesses, stating he is striving to make government operations more efficient. Despite these efforts, investors remain worried about the impact on Tesla's future.
Key takeaways:
One-fifth of Christopher Tsai's $137 million portfolio is invested in Tesla stock.
Tsai hopes Elon Musk's involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is temporary so Musk can focus more on his businesses.
Musk's efforts to reduce government spending with DOGE have caused controversy and affected Tesla's business negatively.
Ross Gerber, another Tesla investor, believes Musk's focus on AI is detrimental to Tesla and expects the stock to drop further.
