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Protestors target Tesla as backlash to Elon Musk's political power grows

The average sale price of used Teslas has dropped, along with Tesla stock this year. NBC News' David Noriega looks at how Tesla might be caught up in the intersection of business and politics, and ...

NBC News - 1d

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.

Wired - 6d

Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role

Sales of battery-powered cars jumped in February, with Model 3 and Model Y most popular after Mini Cooper. Sales of Teslas in the UK rose by more than a fifth last month as demand for ...

The Guardian - 16h

Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk

The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spin. Tesla sales almost halve in Europe over Musk’s ties to ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Elon Musk appears to be driving Europe away from Teslas

Overall EV sales in Europe surged 34% in January, while Tesla saw its sales across the continent plummet by a staggering 45%.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Teacher union head taking fight to Elon Musk through Tesla stock

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten is urging top Tesla investors to review the company's current valuation on behalf of her union's members. Weingarten, who heads one of ...

The Hill - 6d

Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media

The employee objected to a post on X by Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive and a top adviser to President Trump, that referred to Nazi leaders.

The New York Times - 6d

Tesla for Sale: Buyer’s Remorse Sinks In for Elon Musk’s E.V.-Owning Critics

The backlash against the electric vehicle company has intensified as the billionaire ally of President Trump exerts his power over the federal government.

The New York Times - 13h

Tesla’s EU Sales Drop as Anger Toward Elon Musk Grows

February numbers show the U.S. electric-car maker is struggling to attract buyers in the region. Mr. Musk’s politics aren’t helping.

The New York Times - 6h

The Tesla Takedown Has Begun. A National Protest Movement Seeks to Strike a Blow to Elon Musk’s Net Worth

As DOGE barrels through D.C., Americans on the ground are starting to mobilize outside Tesla dealerships.

Inc. - Feb. 19

Tesla Stock Falls 8% as Concerns About Elon Musk’s Political Role Grow

The electric-car maker’s stock has had a bumpy ride since the victory of President Trump, who has given Tesla’s chief, Elon Musk, a role in Washington.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Tesla's worst month since 2022 coincided with Elon Musk's first full month in White House

Tesla shares plunged 28% in February, their worst month since December 2022.

CNBC - 1d

Tesla charging stations torched in apparent arson near Boston, latest attack on Elon Musk company

Tesla charging stations were torched near Boston in what appears to be the latest attack on the company owned by Elon Musk, billionaire adviser to Donald Trump.

NBC News - 1d

Trump celebrates disruption and defies backlash

“The people elected me to do the job, and I'm doing it."

Politico - 1d

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists

Plus, is the daytime soap opera back?

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash

The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...

NBC News - Feb. 26

Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?

Donald Trump has scrapped federal diversity initiatives and many US firms have too - will UK companies follow suit?

BBC News - 2d

Breaking down the backlash to the Trump, Vance clash with Zelenskyy

Former Trump administration officials and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to the tense moments at the White House between President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump's tariffs risk economic turbulence - and voter backlash

Trump is making a high-stakes bet that could either reap major political dividends, or seriously undercut his second term.

BBC News - 2d

All this anti-DEI backlash won't last long

President Trump has stoked the fears of white working-class supporters through a politics of resentment over their declining fortunes in a pluralistic society.

The Hill - 1d

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment

Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker

Financial Times - Feb. 21

'Ripped away': Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash

Mavs fans remain outraged over the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers. And they're looking forward to April 9, when their adopted son returns to Dallas.

ESPN - Feb. 23

Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash

After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Analysis: Backlash to Carson Hocevar reads like a title contender's rite of passage

He was chided primarily by Ross Chastain and Ryan Blaney, but the receiving line of disgruntled drivers waiting for Carson Hocevar could have been so much longer. After the latest thriller at ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Leadership shake-up and backlash follow L.A.'s fire response failures

Mayor Karen Bass fires LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over delayed fire response, but scrutiny turns to City Hall as officials question who is truly accountable for the Pacific Palisades fire fallout.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Trump defends Musk as backlash to federal workers ultimatum grows

President intervenes amid first signs of internal dissension as government departments push back. Donald Trump has stepped in to defend Elon Musk from a mounting backlash in his own ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Cuts to US national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears

Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety and for wildlife.

BBC News - 4d

White House faces growing backlash over cuts to federal workforce

The White House is facing growing backlash to the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce, including demonstrations at national parks, along with a legal setback that could eventually ...

NBC News - 3d

Trump dismisses GOP town hall backlash as result of ‘paid troublemakers’

President Trump on Monday shrugged off the outcry from voters at recent town halls with Republican members of Congress, attributing the backlash to “paid ‘troublemakers.'” “Paid ‘troublemakers’ are ...

The Hill - 2d

Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.

The tech mogul’s cost-cutting initiative is seeking sensitive taxpayer data, drawing concerns about privacy, potential political retribution and more.

The New York Times - Feb. 18

Tesla starts 2025 with sharp drop in sales in Europe

Sales down 45% in January for EV maker led by Elon Musk

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Tesla shares slump after European sales fall

Shares in the US electric carmaker dropped after European sales halved in January.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Incendiary devices discovered at Tesla dealership; suspect arrested

"The devices that were discovered had potential for serious damage," a police spokesperson said.