Elon Musk leaped into the political spotlight when he jumped around the stage during a campaign rally for then-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump this past October, leading Trump to reportedly question what was "wrong" with the billionaire, according to journalist Michael Wolff's new book, All or Nothing.

Elon Musk is one of the most influential figures on the planet, but is his public persona just a well-crafted illusion? From memes to media stunts, here’s a look at why some people see him as a problem,