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Protests Erupt Over Elon Musk's Government Role and Tesla Backlash

Demonstrations at Tesla facilities highlight tensions over Musk's controversial federal cuts and declining Tesla sales.

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Peter Baughman, left, and Sharon Baughman, right protest against Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's firing of federal workers, at a rally with about 200 other protestors, in front of City Hall on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in San Antonio. The protest was organized by Bexar Democrats and 50501 to protest against the firing of federal workers and executive order overreach.
Elon Musk, left, listens as President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11, 2025. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • Protesters gathered at a Tesla dealership in Orland Park, Illinois, to oppose Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration and his sweeping federal budget cuts.
  • Counter-demonstrators voiced support for Musk and President Trump, citing their efforts to address government inefficiencies and waste.
  • Tesla facilities nationwide have faced vandalism, including Molotov cocktail attacks, arson, and gunfire, as part of escalating backlash against Musk's political involvement.
  • Musk's appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency has sparked concerns over conflicts of interest and the rapid pace of federal layoffs under his leadership.
  • Tesla's declining sales and Musk's personal financial losses have fueled speculation about the long-term impact of his political role on his business ventures.