On December 13, Musk tweeted, "Gary Gensler, how could you do this to me?" with a screenshot of an email from Musk's lawyer to Gary Gensler, chairperson of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The picture shows that the law firm Quinn Emanuel sent an email to Gary Gensler on Musk's behalf, severely criticizing the SEC for conducting an improper investigation into Musk and his affiliates. The SEC commissioner has given Musk an ultimatum that he must accept the settlement within 48 hours or face multiple charges, claiming that it was taken under the instructions of his superiors. The letter also mentions that the SEC has reopened its investigation into Musk's company Neuralink, indicating that the SEC's actions have gone beyond seeking the truth and targeted sexual acts for improper motives. The letter asked to clarify the source of the directive, questioning whether it was directed by the SEC chairperson himself or the White House. Its lawyers warned that "these tactics and misguided tactics are not threatening" and reserved the right to take further legal action.