Elon Musk Claims He's Hiring a 'VP of Witchcraft and Propaganda' The billionaire was back to his usual antics on Twitter over the weekend.

By Emily Rella

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Elon Musk is back at it with his Twitter antics — this time claiming he's hiring yet another executive position at the social media company — VP of Witchcraft and Propaganda.

In a sarcastic (though with the billionaire, you never really know) Tweet, Musk claimed that he was hiring for the position in a post that's been viewed over 37 million times.

The Twitter owner did not further elaborate on his original Tweet but referenced the position in response to Icelandic entrepreneur and philanthropist Haraldur Þorleifsson who went on a rant about how the "US is living in a post-truth, post-reason, post-ethics world."

"That's why I'm looking for a VP of Propaganda (and Witchcraft)," Musk quipped.

It was a cheeky interaction for the pair who got into a very public argument on the platform in March when Þorleifsson (who is disabled) accused Musk of laying him off without warning and proper disability payout.

In the end, Musk publicly apologized to Þorleifsson for the "misunderstanding of his situation" after mass criticism of their interaction went viral.

Twitter is already making more waves this week after it was reported that the social media platform is no longer paying its Google Cloud bills as Twitter's contract renewal with service hits a deadline this month.

This could have a negative effect on Twitter's trust and safety teams, as the platform uses Google Cloud to mitigate harmful content that surfaces on the platform among other safety precautions.

And though the new Witchcraft position might not be legitimate, Musk did hire a new executive for the company when he appointed former NBCUniversal exec Linda Yaccarino as CEO of Twitter last month in a surprise decision.

Yaccarino reportedly began her first day on the job last Monday.
Emily Rella

Senior News Writer

Emily Rella is a Senior News Writer at Entrepreneur.com. Previously, she was an editor at Verizon Media. Her coverage spans features, business, lifestyle, tech, entertainment, and lifestyle. She is a 2015 graduate of Boston College and a Ridgefield, CT native. Find her on Twitter at @EmilyKRella.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Editor's Pick

Most Popular

See all
Productivity

6 Habits That Help Successful People Maximize Their Time

There aren't enough hours in the day, but these tips will make them feel slightly more productive.

By Blake Johnson
Leadership

I Fired My Smartest Employee — and It Was the Smartest Thing I Ever Did

I've seen thousands of impressive resumes over the years, but one important lesson I've learned is that intelligence without emotional intelligence can be detrimental to your team and your business.

By Chad Willardson
Side Hustle

'Revenue Within Days': A Teenager's Side Hustle Grew Out of a Video Game Virus — and Into a Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Business

Now 35, Marcin Kleczynski is a Bay Area-based founder who's continuing to scale.

By Amanda Breen
Franchise

Thinking About Scaling From a Single Unit to Multi-Unit Ownership? Here's What You Need to Know.

Scaling from a single franchise location to multiple units demands new systems, deeper trust and a shift in how you lead.

By Gigi Schweikert
Resumes & Interviewing

LoopCV Applies to the Perfect Jobs for You Every Day — and It's Now Less Than $30

Apply for jobs and email recruiters with the click of a button.

By Entrepreneur Store
Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

By Eve Gumpel