Meanwhile, a protest movement shouting down CEO Elon Musk continues to grow, spreading to over 60 cities
- Vandalism and protests against Tesla dealerships and cars have skyrocketed over the past 10 days
- The widespread action is apparently in direct response to Elon Musk’s recent political activity
- Incidents include everything from arson to mass protests to reports of gunfire
Meanwhile, a protest movement called
“Tesla Takedown” seems to be gaining traction
; while it started with a few small groups of activists, it appears to have spread to over 60 cities across the globe.
A website for the movement calls for hitting Tesla where it hurts
: suggested actions include selling or trading one’s Tesla if possible, dumping stock, and joining protests.
Short of living under an especially virulent rock, it’s nigh on impossible to not be familiar with the machinations into which Elon Musk is compelling the new American administration in Washington these days.
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