Elon Musk’s feud with Donald Trump is hugely damaging to Tesla but don’t expect any action from the board

How should a corporate board respond to a CEO publicly insulting and shaming a sitting president?

It’s not a question that most need to consider, since few chief executives dare to directly criticize the White House. When CEOs do speak out against a federal directive, their messages are usually delivered behind closed doors, or in a collective open letter. But this week, Elon Musk changed all that and forced the issue in a prolonged public spat with Donald Trump. 

The pair...