Elon Musk’s 180 on Tesla Job Cuts Did Damage to His Credibility

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In November, I wrote that Elon Musk appeared to be entering an Icarus Phase. Tesla and SpaceX were on a roll, Musk’s wealth was reaching new heights — his fortune peaked a day after the column published, at more than $340 billion — and he was flying awfully close to the sun.

Musk has acted even more recklessly since then, venturing far beyond Twitter swipes and potshots at the president. His antics are undermining his credibility.

Set aside the $44 billion Twitter merger agreement from which Musk is trying ...