Elon Musk is like a dog with a bone.What’s made him so successful, an unwavering belief that he is right, can also be his undoing—especially when the world’s richest man becomes emotional about the matter.

A recent study suggests that Elon Musk's political actions as Tesla's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) have hurt the company, failing to secure support from Republican voters to counterbalance the adverse effects.

The share prices for Tesla stock tumbled on Tuesday after President Donald Trump suggested the federal government might end its electric vehicle subsidies and deport owner Elon Musk.