Musk to Brockman — “the most hated men in America”

Elon Musk

Saturday, April 25, 2026

By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America. If you insist, so it will be. — Elon (text to Greg Brockman)

Context & source

Disclosed in an OpenAI court filing. Two days before the trial opened, Musk texted Greg Brockman to gauge interest in a settlement; when rebuffed, he sent this message. The exchange was filed with the court but not shown to the jury.

OpenAI court filing (2026) →