Behind Elon Musk’s ‘Princess Bride’ interview with David Faber

CNBC’s David Faber discusses his wide-ranging interview with Elon Musk in which Musk defends his controversial tweets and references a line from the “Princess Bride.”
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[@barrioscorona215]

That long pause was him searching on his Neuralink. 💻🧠

[@Jorvanius]

Elon is so important that they even interviewed a random reporter that interviewed him recently 👌

[@B86432]

It's amazing how dense chuck tod is

[@johnpaulwirchnianski]

I agree on this one

[@rudraid4]

You could see Elon really didn't like this guy who interview him, this interview here backs up his dislike

[@SilviaMartinoDelBoca]

I’m amazed reporters are surprise by someone that says what he things.

[@jophetdiola1636]

where's the full interview NBC?

[@Roedeadeye]

These guys just don't get it. They have no integrity. It's not because he's wealthy that he speaks his mind. I'm not rich. Sometimes I struggle finacially and sometimes I'm flush but one thing doesn't change. I say what I believe and I believe what I say and no amount of money will change that.

[@joannewilson6577]

Believing that something you think is the absolute truth is silly....since he should know that he is far from being right a lot of the time and he is used by the far right.

[@Roedeadeye]

@joannewilson6577 where did I say that what I believe is the absolute truth? I said 'believe'

[@christiandumont8762]

I can not believe how right and honest elon musk is. I would not expected it any other way. God bless the geniuses of our generation.

[@nicolasvaleije9948]

That’s what makes him dangerous to the establishment

[@DANiiiiq]

He's not a genius, at all.

[@mustanglady7843]

Watching his eye movement after the question was asked was amazing. It was like he was searching a data base for the right information. Brilliant! Insert a "hurt feelings report" here...

[@DANiiiiq]

sO bRilliAnT!!! You know, it's pretty common for people to do eye movement when thinking.

[@DANiiiiq]

And by the way, the quote is even wrong. BRILLIANT.

[@nirmalherath2168]

I was thinking the same! I want to know what he was thinking during that time.

[@secretsinger8841]

What a guy❤

[@DANiiiiq]

Huh?

[@DANiiiiq]

@@ObamanableSnowman is Elon Musk someone to look up to? He's very pathetic and hasn't created a single thing himself - just bought some companies. You should instead give credit to the engineers who work for him. Assuming that I'm not native because of my comment? SMH.

[@anthonystarke893]

​@@DANiiiiqoh shut up. 😂

[@zerocool4835]

Your trying to attack him. He's telling you that you can't attack him. His words are his own.

[@lovev9904]

I'm an Independent Latino. Elon Musk is Rojo Caliente.....HOT and Intelligent!!!!

[@yolandavolcy3450]

That long pause ⏸️ 😳 omg

[@Jim-op3kg]

His tweets and his comments in interviews are making me like him more then ever! Don’t let anyone push you around Elon!! 💪🏻😎

[@decimus81]

7.8 million subscribers and 88 comments rofl...at what point are you guys even real? there are people who bake cakes in their house with 10 followers that have 88 comments...maybe listen to what elon is saying here

[@DK412724]

The bold unwavering stare after he said if he loses money, ao be it 💯 . We all need to be like Elon

[@connorlowe5043]

Elon Musk, 239.5 billion USD

[@jaccblikky8977]

We all have regular jobs and lives. I get what you’re saying and I completely agree but his “I don’t care” is way more grandiose and powerful than our “I don’t care”

[@theGraphicAutist]

Are these guys really this thick? They're saying Elon doesn't understand the influence? Wow... Can't even give that EPIC reaction the credit it deserves.

[@sakai742]

Elon Musk exemplifies what influential individuals should aspire to be. His ability to think and act independently, refusing to bend under external pressures or expectations, is not only remarkable but also inspiring. Musk pursues his vision with a consistency that is rare in the business world. He demonstrates that true progress often requires the willingness to tread uncomfortable paths and remain uncompromising. This trait not only makes him a pioneer across various industries but also serves as a valuable role model for other leaders globally. His example teaches us that true influence and lasting success come from an unwavering belief in one's convictions and goals.

[@what8562]

How did he remembed a part of the quote but not the end of it or the story behind it?

[@johnpaulwirchnianski]

Gaslighting

[@g1productions305]

Bruhhhhh I didn't wanna hear the workers at NBC. Tittle is misleading

[@Dany_writes]

That pause was so spooky

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

My name is Enigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die. -who does not know that quote?

[@NODY111]

I hope to be like him someday

[@teresaamanfu7408]

Make a lot of money I’ll be a narcissist?

[@rosiecallender2679]

I think you will be great just being yourself.....but, what do I know.

[@engineer3447]

Don't

[@johnpaulwirchnianski]

You want to misquote The Princess Bride?

[@bettitorres2102]

How do you know how many hours he spends on tweets vs hours spent on innovation in his business?

[@thomasstanley3555]

They do not know how elons companies operate. For them to speak like they do is comical.

[@Drerunsit16]

For real. To say that stuff doesn't get done if he's not in the room shows a profound level of ignorance on the subject of leadership. Great leaders motivate their teams to share their vision, so the work not only gets done, it gets done enthusiastically.

[@graemekeeley4497]

“He who takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense is intended is a greater fool.” ― Brigham Young

[@Luz4SiKio]

Elon’s awesome. Princess Bride is one of the best movies in history. Also, you can tell how smart he is by how he always thinks before he speaks. Most people just regurgitate narratives they already have made. If more people thought before they spoke, social media would be so much more constructive for society.

[@martezrichardson6693]

#fuckswitElon

[@SOC-1]

That reporter didnt like musk anyway im glad musk gave it to him point blank

[@getsome4theton]

Lay off hating Elon! Or he will lay off you!

[@Sttm35]

Elon Musk is literally a man, not a crook.

[@prettyoninside19]

I thought it was going to say Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

[@ExploringTheAmericanFrontier]

These guys are pretty pathetic judging this man, and these gentleman are only male Karen’s attempting to gain leverage in some type of manner!

[@MrLplates]

We need more billionaires like him! Honest and integral. Better than lowlife media who prop up the establishment because you are captured

[@wynnefox]

Elon is like Henry Ford. in many ways.

[@jeremywall577]

David Faber gave one of the worst Interviews I’ve ever seen.

[@chargv]

The reporter understood Musk's comment totally upside-down! He is not the one who doesn't care, the others who he makes money to don't care... as long as he brings the money!

[@user-lk2to1py7p]

😂😂😂 he IS FANTASTIC 😅❤❤❤❤

[@secretsinger8841]

He should now tweet for AOC approval 😊

[@charliezxi]

How dare he (Elon) be so concerned about free speech.

[@secretsinger8841]

❤

[@briangemmet3567]

I respect a man who says I’m gonna say what I believe and if it hurts peoples feelings and hurts my bank account I don’t care, death is lighter than a feather

[@teresaamanfu7408]

Even if it’s not true?

[@johnpaulwirchnianski]

Release the NDA"s

[@salomesidiropoulos8343]

Free speech can cost a great deal of money for saying the wrong thing in the capitolist system.

[@Aetos23]

"He has so much in Bank. That's why he doesn't care." Peanut sized brain the TV host has. People with money are most scared to say their mind.

[@jacklandsford]

4:09

[@user-tj2ml6fq2l]

Илон Макс я уже еду дамой любовь мая❤❤

[@matt23866]

So called journalists baffled and offended by someone defending free speech.

[@KevinDavis-pi5zt]

How dare he adhere to the first amendment right. The left and mainstream media is baffled! 😂

[@kenk7049]

Liberal heads explode. The audacity of someone speaking their mind, oh my!

[@garyfisherman99]

This is the best quote of all time.

[@DANiiiiq]

It's wrong though :)

[@secretsinger8841]

😮

[@Bynx08]

This man claims he wants to save the world? The only thing he wants to save is his ego, period.

[@cameronpanuska5713]

Should see the actual content, these news company’s should feel ashamed. L interviewers and L news people every single time

[@johnpaulwirchnianski]

Release the NDA's and prove you believe in Free Speach Elon.

[@JohnAlvarado-th7tt]

I don't want to do this anymore Elon! 😭😭 I hate you so much for all of this

[@rrangel1968]

Elon wants his Father back?

[@claudettefolsom1509]

Sad Lonely Detached take the VOID Out On Others WHY Chuck didnt the question Ever Consider Expensive psyche Therapy?😢😢

[@franklin9400]

It's almost like he thinks. He has a First Amendment or something. How odd. 😂

[@secretsinger8841]

No I never

[@FTXwasukrinweponmoneyinall5eye]

He was right about the Hunter laptop!!! LoL haha you said it was fake!!!

[@kevinthompson7649]

HE may not care, but the stakeholders in his companies DO.

[@omarbellamine]

He is in the top of the world he should not report to anybody...

[@johnpaulwirchnianski]

No one is above the Law

[@michelleo907]

Elon is a unicorn! We are witnessing patriotic and human magic!

[@KawasakiZ1Guy]

His brain is fried

[@mrwhatsup71]

But why elon why would you say that it hurts ppls feelings 😂😂😂

[@qmanh72]

You guys keep asking yourselves that you don't understand how he has time to tweet. Well do your homework, Elon has already said he tweets when he's on the toilet!

[@Yellowspider1776]

More than a Rockstar!

[@kurtzxcvb3481]

Why do you guys care about how much he spends on his phone he gets a thousand times more done than you guys do I think you're just jealous

[@zachpit]

Say what you want, but Elon is exponentially more honest than both of these men discussing him.

[@mikehoncho2026]

You guys don’t get it because you have no meaningful purpose

[@xyz574]

Don't offer Elon Musk money or power. Offer Elon Musk an antidote to cannabis overdose

[@peterandersson5713]

How about mr. Soros ?😊

[@mikegibson8161]

How many people watch this because they care what David Faber thiinks? Right, none, zero. What annoyed about this interview? Had to be the following. When "The brain" asked Elon about his own posting about George Soros and other topics, he was not asking the question for an answer. He asked the question to condem Elon and place himself above Elon as Judge and jury. And I luv Elon's answer - "I will speak my mind and if that costs me money so be it." Bravo! I wish only that Elon would have rejected "the brains" request to extend the interview. I wish he would have said "No sir, we are done here, you are outta here, see ya! I will have my people excort you off the property - and don't call us, we won't call you.....

[@candypodratz]

Say what you want and him. I'm team Elon.

[@natetelvick1245]

Jealousy is the ultimate start of evil within. Don't hate Elon because he is a good person.

[@secretsinger8841]

24 h

[@salemtryulz8120]

You should be ashamed. Nobody grows up wanting to be a reporter.😂

[@piercewesterfer5409]

I love it!!! All that i have

[@martezrichardson6693]

#fuckswithElon🎉🎉😂😂😂🎉🎉😊

[@Glenintheden]

Notable the timing of this interview right after Musk hires another WEF as Twitter CEO. Image repair? And when did Musk become a rocket scientist?

[@wondermcthunder8835]

Most powerful man in america

[@cindyhammontree5534]

I'm buying his stock! Just because he has character, ethics, and integrity. He is RIGHT!

[@ashleyhgmhc]

Two worms trying to understand a man.

[@keithforslin9119]

The 1st time in 15 years I watched the commie station and its the last!

[@michaelhelms2378]

Big fan of Musk

[@susanhuntley9262]

I guess im the only one who has zero interest in rich spoiled people

[@B86432]

Prince Harry

[@peggysheerin-hamill4860]

love Elon!❤️

[@kingvicious8332]

Lol he misquoted the movie and is saying he doesn’t care about advertisers on the platform . Are you even listening ?

[@DANiiiiq]

Elon could say ANYTHING and people like you would still agree or love him. smh.

[@anthonydiaz7242]

kanye

[@montespaul]

aww he wants his daddy back

[@annemays1]

Thank God for Elon -

[@ficocruz26]

He's absolutely right,he can say whatever he f..... want free ❤speach

[@henrybutler1123]

Sweating 😓 druggie!!!

[@ambitiousdentist6076]

the person who said that didnt have money or power. it's silly for him to pretend that he's impoverished and morale.

[@secretsinger8841]

He is a thug 😂

[@kevinking2468]

This has been altered from the original interview.

[@angelkristoferandovski6738]

We all love people like Elon Dont try to brainwash people mind People today are smart enough to recognize media manipulation

[@thiagoventuradesousa7275]

Yeah... buy dogecoins because i'm promoting it... yeah... i'm gonna say that i'll buy twitter just for the stocks i've just got skyrocket so i can sell them before saying i'm not gonna buy it. Yeah...

[@johnpaulwirchnianski]

I do not. He assisted in the coup.

[@ForbesLegalCoach]

Dictation

[@franiadams7123]

He doesn't design rockets or cars,he buys companies.

[@mrwhatsup71]

Guarantee his smarter then Bill gates and Steve Jobs ever was

[@MrTeslaX]

And you just buy panties !

[@DANiiiiq]

Exactly. He's no genius but probably a great visionary.

[@kewakl8891]

Musk is designing stuff, or are engineers working for musk design things?????

[@anitawatch]

Lol, the fact only 38 people liked your "news" strikes me funny. Anyway, being that Elon is 10 levels higher than you gives this critique the feel of two kids talking about why their parents did something they find stupid, not knowing what the parents know.

[@anthonyarciero4899]

He says wrong quotes from film.real line in film princess bride is ofer me money ofer me Power. bad guy replies every thing i have and more !Hero stabbing says Give me back my father you s.o.b!Da😮