Tesla’s chair dismisses concerns over Musk’s political activity

Published 12/09/2025, 16:48

Investing.com -- Tesla Inc. Board Chair Robyn Denholm has dismissed concerns that Chief Executive Elon Musk’s political activities have negatively impacted sales at the electric vehicle manufacturer.

In an interview with Bloomberg Television on Friday, Denholm stated that Musk’s political engagement is his personal choice.

"What he does from a political perspective in terms of his political motivations is up to him," Denholm said. "From a politics perspective, obviously we’re in a democracy, so everyone gets to voice their points of view."

The Tesla chair expressed confidence in the company’s products, suggesting that political factors would not affect long-term consumer behavior.

"My view is over the long term people buy things that they really love. Tesla vehicles are things people really love," she added.

Denholm also noted that Musk is now "front and center" at the electric vehicle maker after spending several months at the White House.

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