It is because (some) people believe/have faith in Musk. To some, he is a icon/leader to follow blindly. They trust him a lot. Which is because, his work/impact

It is because (some) people believe/have faith in Musk. To some, he is a icon/leader to follow blindly. They trust him a lot. Which is because, his work/impact as ceo is visible on company and industry levels. contrast that with mba shortsighted ceos and/or ceos who sit on their assess waiting for golden parachute to deploy (thats the sentiment, irrelevant if unfounded). Charisma and beeing somewhat casual/releatable person on tv also helps.