Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete March 5, 2026 at 03:55 AM

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Elon Musk testified in a California court that investors read too much into his social media posts regarding his 2022 purchase of Twitter. He defended himself against claims from investors who accused him of trying to manipulate markets with misleading messages. Musk stated that his tweets were "extremely literal" and not intended to reduce the price he would pay for the platform. The dispute marks the first lawsuit over Musk's Twitter purchase to go to trial, with investors seeking unspecified monetary damages. Musk claimed he was simply speaking his mind and that his tweets represent what is in his head at any given time. The trial, which began on Monday, is expected to last three weeks.

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