Musk knows a lot about rocket science and advanced manufacturing. He has done a lot to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles and remake the American space industry. Musk is also the CEO of two companies, and he personally designs their products. Many of his fans have observed that he is something of a 21st century superhero because of the creation of those two businesses.
As has been documented, Musk is a human and has a very human relationship with social media. Musk has promised to use that shake-up as a vehicle to help freedom in the world.