Overview

• Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he plans to purchase a Tesla as a show of support for Elon Musk, whom he praised as a 'great American.'
• Protests and boycotts targeting Tesla have arisen due to Musk's prominent role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
• Tesla's stock value has plummeted by 55% since December, with investors expressing concern over Musk's dual focus on his companies and government responsibilities.
• Several Tesla dealerships and charging stations have been vandalized, with incidents including gunfire, fires, and Molotov cocktails reported in multiple states.
• Trump's claim that boycotting Tesla is illegal contradicts established Supreme Court rulings, which protect consumer boycotts as a form of free speech.