Tesla’s board in March contacted multiple executive placement firms to begin a search process for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk at the helm of the embattled electric car company, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday night,

Tesla faced scrutiny after reports suggested the board sought Elon Musk's replacement. Concerns arose from Musk's involvement with the Trump administration's DOGE. Both Musk and Tesla's Chair denied these claims.

The Wall Street Journal had reported the electric car maker’s board had contacted search firms to help it find a new chief executive.