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- Elon Musk knows his people back him.
- Tesla shareholders voted in favor of his huge pay package on Thursday.
- He'll now have to prove Tesla is his top priority if he wants them to keep backing him.
The people have given Elon Musk what he wants. They'll now expect him to return the favor.
On Thursday, the billionaire jumped for joy at Tesla's annual meeting in Austin as the outcome of a high-stakes, long-anticipated vote went entirely in his favor — thanks to his people.