CBS News(@CBSNews):Alex Gibney, director of the new documentary following the life of billionaire Elon Musk called "Musk," criticized the tech CEO's control of massive companies, deeming his ownership of X, SpaceX and Tesla as "globe girdling." "To think that he is an inventor is wrong," Gibney said. "He's an investor and a stock pumper who made a fortune. The magnitude of his fortune all has to do with inflated stock."

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2026.10.01 22:18

Alex Gibney, director of the new documentary following the life of billionaire Elon Musk called "Musk," criticized the tech CEO's control of massive companies, deeming his ownership of X, SpaceX and Tesla as "globe girdling." "To think that he is an inventor is wrong," Gibney said. "He's an investor and a stock pumper who made a fortune. The magnitude of his fortune all has to do with inflated stock."