Elon Musk's Rise as Confidence Man | Johannesburg News

A riveting new documentary by Alex Gibney uncovers how Elon Musk, un-elected and self-made, has become a global political force — wielding influence through tech, media, and ideology. Facing widespread fear among interviewees and rejecting Gibney’s requests for comment, Musk labels the film a “hit piece.” Gibney traces Musk’s rise as that of a masterful “confidence man,” selling bold visions to build an empire fueled by Twitter’s takeover, ruthless cost-cutting, and government contracts. The film also reveals Musk’s growing alignment with MAGA and right-wing movements worldwide — including Germany’s AfD — framing him as a dual-threat to democracy, both ideologically and financially. Even using AI to resurrect Musk’s own words, the film pushes forward despite his objections — now screening at Venice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b80647b94cd5b1ec