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Protests Against Elon Musk's Federal Cuts Expand Across U.S. and Internationally

Demonstrators criticize Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency and call for boycotts of Tesla, as the Tesla Takedown movement plans global actions on March 29.

People protest against Elon Musk outside a Tesla dealership in the neighbourhood of Georgetown, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 22, 2025. REUTERS/Yann Tessier
People protest against Elon Musk outside a Tesla dealership in the neighbourhood of Georgetown, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 22, 2025. REUTERS/Yann Tessier
People protest against Elon Musk outside a Tesla dealership in the neighbourhood of Georgetown, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 22, 2025. REUTERS/Yann Tessier
Protesters gather outside a Tesla showroom in New York on Saturday, March 22, 2025, to denounce Elon Musk and DOGE.

Overview

  • Elon Musk, appointed by President Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, has overseen over 100,000 federal job cuts and extensive program cancellations.
  • Protests against Musk's role and Tesla have taken place in major U.S. cities like Chicago and Washington, as well as internationally in locations like Toronto.
  • Tesla's stock value has dropped significantly, and incidents of vandalism and harassment targeting Tesla owners and dealerships have been reported.
  • Protesters accuse Musk of supporting far-right causes and undermining programs that serve vulnerable populations, while also criticizing Democratic leaders for insufficient opposition.
  • The Tesla Takedown movement is organizing a global day of coordinated protests on March 29 at over 500 Tesla locations worldwide.