💸Nationwide Protests Erupt as Public Outrage Mounts💸
Tesla showrooms across the United States became the epicenter of intense demonstrations over the weekend, as furious protesters demanded an end to Elon Musk’s growing influence in both business and government. The unrest was triggered by Musk’s sweeping policy changes at the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), a federal agency under his control that has been aggressively cutting jobs and restructuring key government functions.
According to the Financial Times, massive crowds stormed Tesla locations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, and other major cities, chanting "Shut it down!" while holding banners condemning Musk’s alleged self-serving agenda. On social media, hashtags like #TeslaTakedown and #TeslaTakeover dominated platforms like Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter), fueling further unrest.
🚨Global Backlash and Market Shockwaves🚨
The controversy surrounding Musk has transcended U.S. borders, sparking international backlash. Activists in Germany and the UK staged a high-profile protest at Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory, projecting provocative imagery of Musk onto the facility, linking him to controversial political ideologies. The demonstration, led by UK-based Led by Donkeys and Germany’s Centre for Political Beauty, was part of a larger movement opposing Musk’s growing political reach.
Meanwhile, Tesla showrooms in the Netherlands, Oregon, and Colorado became targets of more extreme actions, including arson attempts and vandalism. Dutch authorities launched an investigation after anti-fascist graffiti and swastikas were discovered defacing a Tesla store in The Hague. Amid the chaos, Tesla’s stock took a hit, dropping 6% to $328.50 before rebounding to $355.84 later in the week. However, the company’s shares remain 12% down in 2025, reflecting investor unease.
🔥🔥Fired Government Workers Speak Out Against Musk’s Cuts🔥
The controversy intensified as thousands of recently dismissed federal employees took to social media to voice their anger over Musk’s cost-cutting measures. One former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) employee expressed outrage, stating:
"D.O.G.E. just axed my team—our job was to improve maternal health outcomes while reducing costs. Now, fewer pregnant women will get the care they need. Thanks, Elon."
Another ex-government worker accused Musk of redirecting taxpayer dollars to benefit his own enterprises, tweeting:
"He’s gutting federal jobs to finance subsidies for his companies and fund his Mars ambitions—all at the expense of real people’s livelihoods."
Even the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), responsible for safeguarding America’s nuclear arsenal, faced upheaval under Musk’s leadership. NBC reported that some laid-off NNSA employees were later reinstated, but due to deactivated government emails, officials struggled to contact them.
Since assuming control of D.O.G.E., Musk has cut 9,500 federal positions, with another 75,000 employees accepting buyouts—one of the largest workforce reductions in U.S. government history. His aggressive downsizing follows a period of rapid federal expansion under the Biden administration, which saw the government workforce grow by 43% from 2.1 million in 2019 to over 3 million by the end of 2024.
🚀🚀🚀What’s Next for Musk and Tesla?
With protests intensifying and Tesla’s stock volatility raising concerns among investors, Musk faces one of the biggest tests of his career. Will he stand firm on his cost-cutting and restructuring agenda, or will the relentless public pressure force him to reconsider?
🌟🌟🌟One thing is certain—this battle is far from over.🌟🌟🌟