Elon Musk's Big Ask: Should Tesla Make Him a Trillionaire?

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, is asking Tesla shareholders for a massive pay package. If approved, it could make him the first trillionaire in history. The vote is happening at Tesla's annual meeting in Austin, Texas. This has sparked a lot of debate. Some people think Musk deserves this pay because he's a genius. They believe he can lead Tesla to a future with self-driving cars and robot workers. They say the pay will motivate him to stay focused on Tesla's goals. But others disagree. They think the pay is too much and that Musk's recent behavior is reckless. Some pension funds and big investors are against the package. They worry that the board of directors is too close to Musk and not independent enough. Musk has said he might leave Tesla if he doesn't get the pay package. He has also criticized some of the package's critics, calling them "corporate terrorists. " To get the full pay, Musk has to meet several big goals. He needs to sell 20 million Teslas in 10 years and increase the company's market value and profits. He also needs to deliver one million robots. Even if he doesn't meet all the goals, he could still get a lot of money. Musk is already worth a lot more than many historical figures like Cornelius Vanderbilt and Andrew Carnegie. But he's still behind John D. Rockefeller. Musk says he wants more control over Tesla, especially with the company's future "robot army. " Many investors support the package, but big names like Calpers and Norway's sovereign wealth fund are against it. Even the Vatican has spoken out against the wealth gap and the trillion-dollar offer. Musk's record at Tesla is mixed. The company's stock has gone up a lot, but Musk has also broken many promises. His recent actions have not inspired confidence. However, he has pulled off big successes before.