Tesla Employees Demand Elon Musk Resign Amid Q1 2025 Sales Decline

Tesla is currently facing its first sales decline in over a decade, with a notable 9% drop in Q1 2025 despite an overall increase in U.S. electric vehicle sales, which has sparked internal dissent regarding CEO Elon Musk’s leadership. A group of current and former Tesla employees have publicly criticized Musk, attributing the demand crisis to his controversial political activities and leadership style, while asserting that the company’s products and engineering are not the issue. This internal conflict culminated in the firing of Matthew LaBrot, a five-year Tesla veteran who created a website calling for Musk's removal and participated in protests against him. Despite some employees supporting Musk's vision for Tesla to evolve into an AI and robotics leader, many argue that his politicization of the brand is alienating customers and harming Tesla’s market position. Tesla’s board chair and Musk have denied any plans to replace him as CEO, with some analysts emphasizing Musk’s unique role in holding the company together and driving its valuation. Nonetheless, the company remains at a crossroads as workers debate whether to continue under Musk’s leadership or seek new direction to restore Tesla's fortunes.