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Demonstrators in the US have targeted Tesla showrooms in recent weeks in protest against Musk's cutting government spending through his Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which despite its n...
Reuters |
Tesla has become a target of activists opposed to the political agenda of President Donald Trump and the role of his adviser, Musk, who is leading a drive to slash the federal payroll through the Depa...
Putnam Daily Voice |
Trump condemned the protests against Tesla earlier this month in a post on Truth Social: "To Republicans, Conservatives, and all great Americans, Elon Musk is 'putting it on the line' in order to help...
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Attacks on Tesla cars and dealerships have been on the rise across the country in recent weeks, including several incidents in Massachusetts.
Peaceful Tesla protests have taken place across the country—but some dealerships have also been hit with acts of vandalism, including gunfire and arson, in protests apparently directed at Elon Musk.
Still, that relief in the United States, where Musk has become one of President Trump's primary advisers, tasked with swiftly cutting federal spending, may not improve the brand's reputation worldwide.