Why are hundreds of protestors rallying against Tesla and Elon Musk?
5 days, 21 hours ago

Why are hundreds of protestors rallying against Tesla and Elon Musk?

India Today  

Hundreds of protesters rallied at Tesla stores across several cities, including Washington, DC, and Boston, on Saturday. The protesters were expressing their anger against CEO Elon Musk and his contentious involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency that is attempting to cut government spending. Elon Musk's controversial role Elon Musk has come under fire for his advocacy of several government policies, particularly his efforts to slash programs such as Social Security and healthcare. Kelly even went so far as to sell his Tesla, referring to it as "designed by an a**hole" and stating he did not want to be funding Musk's political agenda. Tesla has been a target of protest and vandalism throughout the US and internationally, with most of the protests targeted at Musk's contentious policies, particularly his DOGE support.

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'Why the hate and violence against me?' Elon Musk complains as Tesla shares sink further
4 days, 3 hours ago

'Why the hate and violence against me?' Elon Musk complains as Tesla shares sink further

Raw Story  

Share prices of electric car manufacturer Tesla slid yet again during trading on Monday, and owner Elon Musk took to his X platform to complain about the mistreatment he believes he's received. Tesla car dealerships have become the sites of protests and boycotts all across the country ever since Musk's Department of Government Efficiency began taking an ax to the …

Met Police prepare for thousands of protesters to descend on London this weekend in separate demos including pro-Palestine and anti-Musk marches - as conditions are imposed on three of the rallies
6 days, 19 hours ago

Met Police prepare for thousands of protesters to descend on London this weekend in separate demos including pro-Palestine and anti-Musk marches - as conditions are imposed on three of the rallies

Daily Mail  

Thousands of protesters are expected to descend on London over the weekend as separate pro-Palestine and anti-Musk marches are set to gather in the bustling city. The Metropolitan Police have imposed conditions under the Public Order Act as a protest organised by Palestine Coalition, counter-protesters, Stop The Hate, and anti-Musk marchers are set to flock to London on Saturday. The …

As Tesla stock rebounds, protesters ramp up efforts to hurt Elon Musk
6 days, 21 hours ago

As Tesla stock rebounds, protesters ramp up efforts to hurt Elon Musk

CNN  

Washington, DC CNN — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered nationwide outside Tesla showrooms Saturday amid heightened criticism against CEO Elon Musk’s federal cost-cutting role in the so-called Department of Government Efficiency and after Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed to crack down on vandalism against Tesla. The demonstrations are part of the “Tesla Takedown” movement, a boycott that began on February 15 …

Tesla owners caught in anti-Musk firestorm as ‘Swasticar’ flyers appear in San Francisco
1 week, 2 days ago

Tesla owners caught in anti-Musk firestorm as ‘Swasticar’ flyers appear in San Francisco

Hindustan Times  

As Elon Musk continues to face backlash over his policies at DOGE, Tesla showrooms and electric vehicles across the United States have been targeted, with anti-Musk flyers reportedly cropping up around San Francisco. According to a report by San Francisco-based news channel KRON, unknown individuals have attached posters on light poles and cars in the area, warning Tesla owners against …

Trump warns against violence towards Tesla, calls it 'domestic terrorism'
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump warns against violence towards Tesla, calls it 'domestic terrorism'

India Today  

Violence against Tesla dealerships will be labeled domestic terrorism and perpetrators will "go through hell", US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday in a show of support for the electric carmaker's chief, his ally Elon Musk. "They're harming a great American company," Trump said at the White House, referring to the demonstrators, alongside Musk who was wearing a black "Make …

What Is ActBlue - The ‘Soros-Backed’ Platform Elon Musk Blamed For Tesla Protests
1 week, 4 days ago

What Is ActBlue - The ‘Soros-Backed’ Platform Elon Musk Blamed For Tesla Protests

ABP News  

Elon Musk’s Tesla has been facing the brunt of multiple protests and even vandalisms at its showrooms. As part of the protest, the individuals chanted slogans like ‘Nobody voted for Elon Musk’ and ‘Oligarchs out, democracy in’, the report said. Musk Blames ActBlue For Protests Musk took to social media and blamed certain Democratic donors for the ongoing protests. In …

Nazi car’ graffiti and arson: How anti-Tesla protests and attacks across US are on rise
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1 week, 4 days ago

Nazi car’ graffiti and arson: How anti-Tesla protests and attacks across US are on rise

Firstpost  

Besides peaceful demonstrations, Tesla showrooms are the target of several violent incidents, including arson and vandalism. This comes as the company CEO Elon Musk continues to cut federal jobs through Doge Jennifer Walker stands with other demonstrators during a protest of automaker billionaire CEO, Elon Musk near a Tesla vehicle dealership, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Decatur, Ga. AP From …

What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?
1 week, 6 days ago

What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?

Wired  

However, there has been the feeling that at least some of the fall could be due to anger over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s political activism and the decisions made by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency under his leadership. It’s a very simple and effective means for people to get onto the street and protest.” Media coverage amplifies the movement’s …

Anti-Tesla protests gain momentum amid anger at Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Anti-Tesla protests gain momentum amid anger at Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protests have erupted outside Tesla stores across the United States, …

Anti-DOGE Protests At Tesla Stores Target Elon Musk's Bottom Line
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Anti-DOGE Protests At Tesla Stores Target Elon Musk's Bottom Line

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BOSTON — Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. Saturday to protest the automaker’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump. “We can impose direct economic damage on Tesla by showing up at showrooms everywhere and boycotting Tesla and telling everyone else to get out, sell …

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

The Hindu  

Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the automaker's billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump. Critics of Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk hope to discourage and stigmatise purchases of Tesla, the electric car company that is the world's most valuable automaker. For weeks, liberal …

How Elon Musk’s strong stance at DOGE is impacting his Tesla and other businesses
2 weeks, 5 days ago

How Elon Musk’s strong stance at DOGE is impacting his Tesla and other businesses

Live Mint  

Elon Musk's flagship company Tesla has become the latest target of anti-DOGE protesters, who want to get back at the Department of Government Efficiency leader's efforts to cut government spendings by laying off thousands of federal workers. The protests are aimed at discouraging people from buying Tesla cars, thereby affecting Elon Musk's business. According to reports, nine people were arrested …

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. Saturday to protest the automaker’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump. “We can impose direct economic damage on Tesla by showing up at showrooms everywhere and boycotting Tesla and telling everyone else to get out, sell your stocks, sell …

Nine arrested in anti-DOGE protest at NYC Tesla dealership over Musk's federal job cuts
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Nine arrested in anti-DOGE protest at NYC Tesla dealership over Musk's federal job cuts

India Today  

Nine people were arrested during a raucous demonstration outside a New York City Tesla dealership on Saturday, protesting owner Elon Musk's role in sweeping cuts to the federal workforce at the behest of President Donald Trump. The protest, which police said involved hundreds of people, was one of a wave of "Tesla Takedown" demonstrations staged across the country targeting billionaire …

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line

LA Times  

Protesters rally outside of a Tesla store in Boston on Saturday against the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, who is leading an effort to cut government jobs on behalf of President Trump. Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the automaker’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of President …

Climate change protesters occupy Tesla showroom in Westfield shopping mall as company's car sales slump in Europe after Elon Musk's White House antics
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Climate change protesters occupy Tesla showroom in Westfield shopping mall as company's car sales slump in Europe after Elon Musk's White House antics

Daily Mail  

Dozens of climate change protesters occupied the Tesla showroom in Westfield shopping centre on Saturday in the latest misfortune to hit Elon Musk and his electric car firm, which has seen a continuing slump in sales since the new year. Members of Climate Resistance targeted Musk's brand amid claims President Donald Trump's ally 'has built his empire through ruthless exploitation, …

New initiative could make Tesla stock 'sink faster than a Cybertruck in quicksand'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

New initiative could make Tesla stock 'sink faster than a Cybertruck in quicksand'

Raw Story  

Tesla, the electric car company owned by Elon Musk, has lost more than a quarter of its value over the first two months of 2025 as sales in Europe have absolutely crashed amid backlash to Musk's embrace of far-right politicians. AFT leader Randi Weingarten has written to the CEOs of major asset management firms and asked them to scrutinize the …

'American uprising' brewing as voters are 'mad as hell' at Elon Musk: analysis
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'American uprising' brewing as voters are 'mad as hell' at Elon Musk: analysis

Raw Story  

Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch believes that Tesla owner Elon Musk's attempts to slash and burn the federal government have awakened voters who are now engaging in what he describes as an "American uprising." Bunch recently attended one such protest in which he interviewed attendees who described for him "a mad-as-hell-can’t-take-it-anymore moment" that had made them grow absolutely furious at …

‘Stop Musk’s Coup’: What are the ‘TeslaTakeover’ protests against Elon Musk in the US?
1 month ago

‘Stop Musk’s Coup’: What are the ‘TeslaTakeover’ protests against Elon Musk in the US?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s latest efforts, such as dismantling agencies and firing federal employees, have triggered protests outside Tesla showrooms across cities in the US. The ‘TeslaTakeover’ hashtag has also been trending on social media A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest at electric carmaker Tesla's showroom in Seattle, Washington, US. A demonstrator holds signs referencing democracy and Elon Musk during …

The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess
1 month ago

The anti-Musk protest movement is expected to ramp up with Congress on recess

LA Times  

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally Wednesday against the policies of President Trump and Elon Musk at the U.S. Capitol. During a meeting with labor leaders in Pittsburgh, for example, he plans to highlight Musk’s recent focus on the Department of Labor, which could put “the integrity of data like the unemployment rate and inflation rate at risk, which …

Tesla owners react to Elon Musk's controversies: 3 in 10 consider selling their cars
2 months ago

Tesla owners react to Elon Musk's controversies: 3 in 10 consider selling their cars

NL Times  

Nearly one-third of Tesla owners in the Netherlands are considering selling their vehicles due to controversies surrounding Elon Musk, according to a new survey by EenVandaag. The study, which included over 26,000 panel members, found that 40 percent of Tesla drivers feel embarrassed to own the electric vehicle brand because of Musk's behavior. The dissatisfaction stems largely from Musk's recent …

The Anti Elon Tesla Club: How Tesla EV owners are distancing themselves from Musk over ties with Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

The Anti Elon Tesla Club: How Tesla EV owners are distancing themselves from Musk over ties with Trump

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s outspoken political leanings and his strong ties to President-elect Donald Trump, have made owning a Tesla a rather complex symbol, because of an awkward clash between the brand’s identity and its CEO’s actions Owning a Tesla used to be a statement about innovation, sustainability, and a greener future. But for many, it’s now a complex symbol thanks to …

Elon Musk's nightmare continues as almost 800 protesters rally against Tesla Gigafactory expansion in Germany
10 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's nightmare continues as almost 800 protesters rally against Tesla Gigafactory expansion in Germany

Hindustan Times  

The Protesters of around 800 camped outside Tesla’s Gigafactory plant in Grueneheide, Germany Friday, which seeks to halt the expansion project and the abhorring environmental impact thereof. A police officer uses pepper spray as they try to block activists running in the direction of Tesla Gigafactory during a protest against its expansion, in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, May 10, 2024. …

Tesla gigafactory attacked: Here's how Elon Musk responds to development
10 months, 1 week ago

Tesla gigafactory attacked: Here's how Elon Musk responds to development

India TV News  

On Friday, climate protestors in Germany clashed with law enforcement as they broke through police barricades near a Tesla gigafactory in Grünheide, Germany. The protest was part of a planned five-day demonstration ahead of a local government vote to determine whether Tesla’s plant could expand. He called it "super weird" that at least 800 activists stormed Tesla’s gigafactory near Berlin …

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