Musk's $158 Billion Pay Package Exposes Stark Economic Disparities
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $158 billion compensation package for 2025, which could reach $1 trillion if performance targets are met, highlights extreme economic inequality. While US CEOs now earn 280 times average worker pay (up from 20x in 1965), workers face stagnant wages and AI-driven job fears. Tesla hit none of its performance targets last year, yet shareholders approved the package to motivate Musk, reflecting unsustainable economic trends.