Tech billionaire Elon Musk faced an unexpected situation during his recent gaming livestream test of SpaceX's Starlink satellite system.

According to Daily Mail, the SpaceX CEO abruptly ended his Path of Exile 2 gaming stream after failing to defeat the game's first boss and receiving a barrage of hostile messages from viewers.

The incident occurred as Musk was testing Starlink's capabilities through a gaming broadcast that drew over 2 million views on X, formerly Twitter. His attempt to showcase the satellite system's performance took an uncomfortable turn when he repeatedly failed to overcome a character known as the Bloated Miller, leading to an avalanche of mocking comments from viewers.

Hostile messages flood Musk's gaming stream

The livestream quickly descended into chaos as trolls bombarded the chat with personal attacks against the billionaire. One particularly aggressive viewer repeatedly posted messages stating Musk "has no friends and will die alone," with the text filling most of the screen.

Other viewers targeted Musk's personal life and business ventures. Some comments mocked Tesla's declining stock price, while others spread conspiracy theories about President John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Despite the increasing hostility of the messages, Musk appeared to maintain his composure and continued playing before eventually ending the stream after his repeated failures against the game's boss.

Growing tension between Musk and Trump adviser

The gaming incident comes amid escalating conflict between Musk and Peter Navarro, President Trump's trade adviser. Navarro recently criticized Tesla's manufacturing practices, describing Musk as merely a "car assembler" rather than a manufacturer.

The accusation sparked a heated response from Musk on X. He dismissed Navarro's claims as "demonstrably false" and called him "dumber than a sack of bricks" and "truly a moron."

To counter Navarro's criticism, Musk referenced a 2023 Cars.com study showing Tesla's dominant position in American-made vehicles. The study ranked four Tesla models among the top 10 most American-made cars, ahead of traditional manufacturers like Ford, GM, and Stellantis.

Tesla's American manufacturing credentials

Current data continues to support Tesla's strong domestic manufacturing presence. The 2024 Cars.com ranking places Tesla's Model Y in the top position for American-made vehicles, with the Model S securing the fourth spot.

The rankings demonstrate Tesla's significant contribution to American manufacturing, despite Navarro's claims. Other top-ranked vehicles include the Honda Passport in second place and the Volkswagen ID.4 in third. These manufacturing credentials have become increasingly important as discussions about American manufacturing and trade policies intensify under the current administration.

Gaming livestream reveals broader tensions

The gaming stream incident and subsequent clash with Navarro highlight the complex challenges facing Elon Musk. The SpaceX CEO attempted to demonstrate Starlink's capabilities through a Path of Exile 2 livestream but encountered fierce opposition from viewers who flooded the chat with hostile messages.

The stream, which attracted over 2 million viewers on X, ended prematurely after Musk struggled with the game's first boss while facing relentless trolling. This incident occurred against the backdrop of escalating tensions with Trump administration officials, particularly regarding Tesla's role in American manufacturing.