Elon Musk Denies Layoffs at Tesla and Another Company

Elon Musk took to X to deny a report from The Information that claimed layoffs had occurred at Tesla and another company. In a concise post, Musk asserted, “There have been no layoffs at either company,” directly challenging the publication’s sourcing. The denial comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Tesla’s workforce adjustments and Musk’s management style across his ventures.

While Musk did not specify which other company he referred to, speculation points to SpaceX or his social media platform X. The quick rebuttal suggests Musk is sensitive to narratives around employment stability, especially after previous workforce reductions at Twitter and Tesla’s fluctuating hiring cycles. The Information has not yet responded to Musk’s claim, leaving the accuracy of the report unverified.