Elon Musk’s worst enemy in court is Elon Musk
Summary
During a court appearance, Elon Musk severely undermined his own case through a difficult, combative, and inconsistent cross-examination. Despite portraying himself as a calm, heroic victim during his direct testimony, Musk frequently lost his temper, dodged simple questions, and contradicted his previous statements. The cross-examination suggested that Musk's conflict with OpenAI stemmed from a failed attempt to gain full control of the company, rather than the moral concerns he claimed. His behavior proved frustrating to the judge and the jury, leaving the impression that his primary obstacle in legal proceedings is his own confrontational conduct.
(Source:The Verge)