Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at NYU and recently appointed University of California Regent, has ignited a firestorm after admitting to an act of bizarre retaliation against Elon Musk. In a since-deleted social media post, Galloway claimed he took a “giant dump” in the passenger seat of his Tesla before selling it, calling it a “true story.” The admission has drawn widespread condemnation, raising questions about his judgment as a public official overseeing one of the nation’s largest university systems.
A Bizarre Act of Protest
Galloway, who co-hosts the podcast Pivot with Kara Swisher, framed the act as a personal vendetta against Musk, whom he has repeatedly criticized. Earlier this year, he suggested Musk should be executed as a “traitor to the West,” invoking the Rosenbergs—a reference that drew sharp rebukes. Now, his latest stunt has shifted from rhetoric to outright repulsion, with critics questioning whether he disclosed the act to the car’s buyer or properly sanitized the vehicle.
Ethical Concerns for a UC Regent
Galloway’s appointment to the UC Board of Regents by Governor Gavin Newsom in August has only amplified scrutiny. The board governs a system serving hundreds of thousands of students, and Galloway sits on the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, which oversees campus conduct policies. His behavior has led to calls for his resignation, with faculty and commentators arguing that his actions violate the ethical standards expected of a public trustee.
“This isn’t just about free speech—it’s about basic decency,” said one UC professor, who requested anonymity. “How can someone who brags about defiling property before selling it be trusted to oversee student conduct?”
Hypocrisy in Brand Strategy
Adding to the irony, Galloway teaches brand strategy and crisis management at NYU’s Stern School of Business. His own advice to corporate leaders includes “acknowledging the problem” and “taking responsibility”—standards he now faces demands to uphold himself. Critics argue that if a corporate executive engaged in similar behavior, Galloway would likely call for their resignation.
Legal and Public Backlash
Legal experts suggest the Tesla buyer could have grounds for a lawsuit if Galloway failed to disclose the incident, given biohazard concerns. Meanwhile, social media reactions have ranged from disgust to dark humor, with many users mocking the absurdity of the situation. “Is this what passes for activism now?” one Twitter user quipped.
Galloway has yet to clarify whether he cleaned the car or informed the buyer, but the damage to his reputation may already be done. For a figure who once lectured on integrity, his own conduct has become an unavoidable case study in hypocrisy.
Source: www.americanthinker.com — https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/11/u-c-regent-says-he-did-the-unmentionable-on-the-passenger-seat-of-his-tesla-before-he-sold-it-to-another-person/