A seasoned investor in Tesla, who also happens to be a childhood friend of President Donald Trump’s eldest son, has expressed hope that Elon Musk’s recent involvement in Politics will be “short-lived” so that he can “focus more on his businesses.”

Christopher Tsai, an investment manager whose firm has substantial investments in Tesla, stated in an interview that the stock market has shown clear dissatisfaction with Musk’s role in the so-called department of government efficiency.

Tsai emphasized that his view does not signify a loss of faith in Musk or Tesla’s earning potential. Despite Musk’s unpopularity and a recent drop in his net worth, Tsai believes in Tesla’s future success.

Tsai also mentioned that the stock markets reacted negatively when Musk purchased Twitter in 2022. However, his firm, Tsai Capital, has made a substantial profit since its initial investment in Tesla in 2020.

Tsai recently informed his investors that his firm views Tesla as a creator of advanced electronics and software rather than a traditional automotive manufacturer. Despite the recent negative market reaction to Musk’s political involvement, Tsai remains optimistic about Tesla’s long-term potential as one of the most valuable companies in the world.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/15/christopher-tsai-elon-musk-tesla