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.
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‘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 -
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Booker tells Musk he’s behind social media campaign: Keep your Cybertruck
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Tesla's worst month since 2022 coincided with Elon Musk's first full month in White House
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Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD party. Sales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, indicating waning demand ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
‘Outrageous’: Sen. Bernie Sanders responds to Elon Musk calling Social Security a ‘Ponzi scheme’
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Jon Stewart accepts Elon Musk demands for 'Daily Show' interview, calls 'bulls‑‑‑' on criticism
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Elon Musk Zeroes In on the I.R.S.
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White House Social Media Accounts Post Shocking Deportation Memes
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California cracks down on social media-fueled skincare obsession
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White House social media Trump-style: bad taste, sycophancy and trolling
The president’s official feeds are traditionally relatively sober but the 2025 version projects a petulant wannabe king. Traditionally the White House social media feeds have been a relatively ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Elon Musk is the fox in the henhouse of science
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Arsonist sets fire to Tesla charging stations: Police
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Arson suspected in Massachusetts Tesla charging station fire
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A Union Takes on Musk via Tesla’s Stock
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Warren to Trump: Fire Musk
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