As if it weren't bad enough that people choose to invest in such companies, you have large numbers of people convinced that Musk is tech Jesus, come to save the world from all its problems with his superior intellect.
Yes if it wasn't clear enough yet, the "Board" of Tesla are less than worthless. The entire enterprise is going to go up in flames because of this complete idiot. And the nominal group of people who's only purpose is to prevent that are cheering him on.