Protests Intensify Over Elon Musk's Role in Federal Government and Tesla's Operations

Demonstrators target Tesla dealerships and infrastructure nationwide, citing Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency and controversial cost-cutting measures.

Protests against Tesla and Elon Musk have escalated, with incidents of vandalism, arson, and arrests reported at Tesla dealerships and charging stations across the U.S.
Demonstrators criticize Musk's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has laid off 62,000 federal workers and cut funding to agencies like USAID.
Major protests occurred this weekend in cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Pasadena, with hundreds of participants and some arrests for disorderly conduct and vandalism.
Tesla's sales and stock price have declined significantly, with analysts attributing the downturn to backlash over Musk's political involvement and public behavior.
International demonstrations have also emerged, including protests in Lisbon, Portugal, highlighting concerns about Musk's influence on right-wing politics in Europe.