Sat Mar 29 20:29:28 UTC 2025: ## Nationwide Protests Target Tesla Dealerships Amid Musk’s Controversial Government Role

**New York, NY –** A coordinated nationwide protest targeting Tesla dealerships erupted Saturday, fueled by outrage over Elon Musk’s position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration. The “Tesla Takedown” movement, organized by a coalition including former Tesla owners, celebrities like John Cusack, and Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), saw demonstrations outside all 277 US Tesla showrooms.

Hundreds gathered in Manhattan, with estimates ranging from 500 to 1,000 protesters demanding Musk’s resignation. Similar, though smaller, protests occurred in Europe, including London. Demonstrators expressed concerns over Musk’s access to sensitive government data and his aggressive cost-cutting measures, which have led to the closure of several agencies. Many protesters cited fears that Musk’s actions are pushing the US toward fascism.

The protests, while largely peaceful, follow a string of incidents of vandalism against Tesla vehicles, which Attorney General Pam Bondi has labelled as domestic terrorism. Although Tesla Takedown organizers emphasized peaceful demonstrations, police are investigating a fire that destroyed seven Teslas in Germany on Saturday, the cause of which is currently unknown.

The escalating protests have already impacted Tesla sales, with some owners seeking to sell their vehicles in response to Musk’s political alignment. However, Musk remains unconcerned, assuring employees that the refreshed Model Y will remain a top seller. The long-term impact of the protests on Tesla’s sales and Musk’s political standing remains to be seen.

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