Oh I wouldn't discount Elon's interest in screwing the short-sellers. There's ample evidence of his disdain for these people and even if you're bearish on Tesla, I think a lot of the short-sellers are fueled by oil & gas interests, so Elon's ire is not unwarranted.

I don't think the media portrays this battle appropriately. Tesla is the #1 enemy of the combustion engine supply chain and that is no small thing.

Every single auto parts store, every car manufacturer that does not sell EV's, and especially the oil & gas industry is at risk of Tesla's success.

This is a titanic battle. Don't anyone ever forget that.