Nationwide Protests Target Tesla Over Musk's DOGE Cuts

Nationwide protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk erupted over his role in significant federal budget cuts as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla dealerships, particularly in Pasadena and the Bay Area, to voice their opposition to the layoffs and downsizing affecting over 121,000 federal workers. Activists are urging a boycott of Tesla, with some high-profile individuals, including Senator Mark Kelly and singer Sheryl Crow, publicly denouncing Musk and selling their Teslas in protest. The protests, dubbed 'Tesla Takedown', aimed to impact Musk's financial interests by targeting the company's sales and public image. Despite the protests, Musk expressed confidence in Tesla's future, while the demonstrations remained largely peaceful, though they coincided with a rise in violent incidents against Tesla properties. Law enforcement and Tesla increased security at dealerships amid the protests, which were part of a broader movement against perceived governmental overreach under the Trump administration.