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Tesla Faces Cybertruck Recall as Stock Tumbles and Political Tensions Rise

The electric vehicle company recalls nearly all Cybertrucks in the U.S. while grappling with stock losses, vandalism, and protests tied to Elon Musk's government role.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz addressed the concerns of audience members about the actions of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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Overview

  • Telsa has issued a recall for nearly all Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a defect in an exterior panel, affecting 46,000 vehicles.
  • The company's stock has dropped over 40% since January 2025, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging Americans to buy Tesla shares, calling them undervalued.
  • President Trump publicly supported Tesla by purchasing vehicles and condemning attacks on the company as domestic terrorism.
  • Protests and vandalism targeting Tesla have escalated, with Attorney General Pam Bondi announcing charges against perpetrators and calling the acts domestic terrorism.
  • Tim Walz, a vocal critic of Musk, faced backlash after celebrating Tesla's stock decline during a Wisconsin town hall, further fueling political tensions.