Muskβs Friends and Fans Applaud Shareholder Vote on His Payday NYT: Technology By: Eli Tan 13 June 2024 at 20:05 On the social media platform X, which Mr. Musk owns, reactions to a vote that reaffirmed Mr. Muskβs $45 billion package were buoyant. Β© Amir Hamja/The New York TimesTesla shareholders reaffirmed a compensation package of more than $45 billion for Elon Musk, the companyβs chief executive.