Tesla(US:TSLA) Benzingaยท2025-09-12 09:14Leadership Concerns - An engineer from Tesla, Giorgio Balestrieri, criticized CEO Elon Musk's leadership, claiming it has caused significant damage to the company's mission and democratic institutions [2][3][4] - Balestrieri highlighted issues such as public dishonesty, manipulation of discourse, targeting minorities, and support for climate change denial [4] Compensation and Political Context - Tesla recently announced a new compensation package for Musk, which could potentially make him the first trillionaire, contingent on achieving specific milestones [5] - The compensation package has faced criticism from figures like Senator Bernie Sanders, who labeled it "grossly immoral" [6] - Musk's relationship with the Trump administration has come under scrutiny, especially following anti-EV decisions made by the government [7][8] Regulatory Environment - The Trump administration proposed changes to relax emissions standards and rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which could impact climate action in the U.S. [8][9] - These regulatory changes may relieve pressure on automakers to comply with stricter emissions norms [9] Government Relations - Musk expressed a belief that the government is "unfixable," reflecting his views on the inefficacy of governmental structures [10]