Baptiste

Acts of violence are spreading nationwide: • Molotov cocktails at dealerships • 12+ shots fired at Portland dealership • 4 Cybertrucks torched in Seattle • "RESIST" graffiti in Las Vegas Attorney General Bondi's response? This isn't random vandalism...

It all traces back to Musk's political shift. He became Trump's largest individual donor, contributing $250M to the campaign. Then came his appointment as head of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). That's when everything changed:

Under Musk, DOGE targeted $2 trillion in cuts. The impact was immediate: • Mass layoffs at federal agencies • Termination of DEI programs • Social Security payment clawbacks These actions sparked unprecedented resistance:

The #TeslaTakedown movement emerged on BlueSky. Actor Alex Winter's website became the hub, coordinating protests across 100+ cities. Their goal? Hit Tesla where it hurts: The bottom line. The results have been staggering:

Tesla's stock has plummeted 45% in 2025. Sales are in freefall: • Down 76% in Germany • Halved in China • First decline ever in US deliveries Even Trump's public support couldn't halt the slide. But the movement's just getting started:

Protests have gone international: • London • Lisbon • Reykjavik Tesla owners are distancing themselves with bumper stickers reading: "I bought this before we knew Elon was crazy" Musk's response? Only making things worse:

He's called them "fake rallies." Claims they're targeting him because he's "stopping their fraud." FBI Deputy Director Bongino confirmed investigations into both physical attacks and swatting incidents. But Musk has a counter-strategy:

His three-part plan: 1. Launch unsupervised self-driving in Austin by June 2. Release a more affordable Tesla 3. Expand energy storage deployments by 50% Yet this misses the bigger issue:

Tesla's transformation from an innovative EV maker to a political symbol. The company that once united environmentalists and tech enthusiasts has become a flashpoint in America's culture wars. Musk seems blind to the real problem:

This isn't about technology or efficiency. It's about the intersection of corporate power and political influence. As long as Musk maintains his current course, Tesla will remain a target of this growing resistance.

What we're witnessing isn't just about Tesla or Musk. It's about how technology and politics intersect in our modern world. As someone who's spent years studying tech's impact on society, I've learned: The future requires dialogue, not division.

When technology becomes weaponized, everyone loses. The real challenge is finding common ground: • How can tech serve humanity? • What values should guide innovation? • How do we ensure progress benefits everyone? These questions matter now more than ever.

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