Musk Takes Stand to Defend Tweets in Twitter Shareholder Trial

Elon Musk went on the defensive Wednesday, testifying before a jury in a shareholder lawsuit that claims he deliberately misled investors with his social media posts during the chaotic lead-up to his Twitter takeover.

The trial centers on whether Musk engaged in a pattern of deceptive statements while negotiating the deal to acquire Twitter in 2022. Shareholders argue his posts moved markets and caused financial harm.

Musk, described as defiant on the stand, pushed back against the accusations and stood by his posts. The case highlights the ongoing legal fallout from one of tech's most dramatic acquisitions — and the unique risks that come with a billionaire CEO who treats social media as a megaphone.

The jury will ultimately decide whether Musk's posts crossed the line from brash commentary into actionable misinformation.