It doesn't boggle me at all, I kind of have to respect it. IMO what's going on is that the team can deliver better-quality results when sheltered from outcry and on-egging w/r/t every nuance from the public peanut gallery.
If I were, say, a software developer for the team, I'd be worshipping at the altar of Elon for his managing to keep a lid on the recent challenges, whatever they may be. Clearly there's SOMETHING, but regardless of the steering device I get or a slipped delivery date or two due to parts shortages or whatever the heck it is, I know what I'm getting and it's about damn time I get to drive a decent car.