Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Compensation Package Faces Shareholder Vote Amid Controversy

Nov 06, 2025 10:32 am CST

Tesla shareholders are voting on a controversial compensation package that could potentially make CEO Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Despite declining vehicle sales, Tesla's stock has soared to a $1.5 trillion valuation. The proposal has drawn criticism from major pension funds and even the Vatican, while supporters argue Musk's visionary leadership is essential for Tesla's ambitious future in autonomous vehicles and robotics.