Elon Musk fired back at Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host mocked Tesla’s falling stock prices and a wave of vandalism targeting the company. During his monologue, Kimmel sarcastically urged people not to vandalize new Teslas, drawing laughter from the audience. The jabs seemed to hit a nerve with Musk, who responded on X by calling Kimmel an “unfunny jerk.” The reaction reflected Musk’s growing frustration as Tesla faces declining public perception, financial uncertainty, and increasing scrutiny of his leadership.

Tesla’s recent stock slump and incidents of dealership vandalism have sparked intense media coverage, with some critics tying the backlash directly to Musk’s controversial persona and decisions. Musk’s leadership style—unconventional, often impulsive—has made him a frequent target for comedians, but his response this time felt more personal. The jokes cut deep, especially as they highlighted vulnerabilities both in Tesla’s performance and Musk’s public image, which once thrived on disruption and invincibility.

The spat underscores the blurred lines between media, business, and celebrity in the age of social media. Musk, who is known for using platforms like X to voice unfiltered opinions, amplified the drama with his public retort. While Kimmel was doing what late-night hosts often do—mocking high-profile figures—Musk’s sharp response revealed how thin the line can be between public critique and personal offense. Whether this tension will affect Tesla’s trajectory or just fuel more jokes remains to be seen.

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