Elon Musk changes tune on WSJ with humorous tweet mocking past criticism

In a rare moment of levity, Elon Musk took to X to poke fun at his own history of media criticism, tweeting “Maybe WSJ isn’t that bad after all 😂.” The post, which includes a laughing emoji, appears to reference a long-running feud with the Wall Street Journal, which has published investigative pieces on Tesla and Musk that he has often labeled as inaccurate or biased.

The tweet triggered immediate speculation among market watchers, as Musk’s attitude toward financial media can move sentiment on Tesla stock, which has already been under pressure from declining EV demand and production slowdowns. While the tweet carries no explicit news, the shift in tone—from combative to self-deprecating—could be viewed as a modest positive for investor relations.