Overview

• Sheryl Crow announced on Instagram that she sold her Tesla, citing Elon Musk's political ties as her reason for parting with the vehicle.
• Crow donated the proceeds from the sale to NPR, which she described as being under threat from Musk's leadership in the Trump administration.
• Musk, as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has faced criticism for targeting federal spending, including calls to defund NPR.
• The move comes as Tesla faces backlash and declining sales in several markets, attributed by some to Musk's political affiliations and policy decisions.
• Crow's protest is part of a broader trend of consumers aligning purchasing decisions with political and social values.