Elon Musk and Bill Gates, two of the world’s most influential and wealthy individuals, have a history of disagreements. Their strained relationship has been evident in their public exchanges, particularly when it comes to their differing views on climate change and philanthropy.
In April 2022, Musk revealed a text conversation between him and Gates, where Gates requested a philanthropic donation. However, Musk refused, citing Gates’ significant short position against Tesla. Musk questioned how Gates could be taken seriously on climate change issues when he had a massive bet against the company leading the charge in electric vehicles.
Gates later apologized for the incident, but the damage to their relationship seemed irreparable. Now, Musk has made a bold claim, stating that if Tesla’s stock surges by 200%, Gates could face bankruptcy due to his short position against the company.
Musk’s warning was sparked by a Twitter user who shared a screenshot of a tweet from 2023. In the tweet, Musk explained how Gates’ short position against Tesla would only yield the highest return if the company were to go bankrupt. Musk also accused Gates of hypocrisy, given his environmental philanthropy efforts while simultaneously betting against a company driving sustainable change.
The feud between Musk and Gates continues to unfold, with Musk’s latest warning adding fuel to the fire. As the world watches, one thing is clear: the rivalry between these two billionaires is far from over.
