‘There is no coming back from that name’
By Joe Kovacs
Billionaire Elon Musk, the former head of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, took a shot Tuesday at the credibility of the Wall Street Journal, saying the newspaper “sucks” at journalism.
Musk posted a meme on X mocking the @WSJ handle of the publication, suggesting it stands for “We Suck at Journalism.”
Their new name is perfect pic.twitter.com/N8lMfkC8WZ
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 17, 2025
While Musk himself did not pinpoint what may have triggered his sentiment, his Grok artificial intelligence device explained, “Elon Musk’s dislike for The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) stems from a series of critical articles they’ve published about him, which he and his supporters perceive as inaccurate, misleading, or agenda-driven. Here are the key reasons based on available information:
