Musk suggested over the weekend, without evidence, that Hoffman and other Democratic donors were responsible for recent protests outside of Tesla dealerships across the globe.

Hoffman denied the claim as another smear from a delusional man searching for a scapegoat: "I never funded anyone for Tesla protests."

Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman are embroiled in a dispute as Musk accuses Hoffman of funding anti-Tesla protests, which Hoffman denies. Musk’s allegations come amid rising consumer backlash against Tesla.