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Why the hell is Musk getting a $29 billion raise?

It’s authoritarian capitalism

Robert Reich
Aug 04, 2025
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Tesla announced today that it’s granting additional shares to Elon Musk worth around $29 billion. Tesla’s board describes it as a “first step, ‘good faith’ payment” to Musk — even as Tesla continues to battle in court over reinstating an even bigger pay package that a Delaware judge struck down.

Why is this giant pay package necessary, you might…

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