Tesla shares plunged nearly seven percent Monday, wiping out $68 billion in market value, as CEO Elon Musk’s escalating political ambitions drew sharp criticism from top investors. Longtime supporters voiced concerns that Musk’s push to launch an “America First” political party — seen as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump — is undermining Tesla’s focus and future.
A New Jersey teen is suing Tesla, claiming the carmaker’s design flaws caused a deadly crash that killed his entire family. The wrongful death lawsuit points directly at Tesla’s safety systems and CEO Elon Musk’s public claims about autopilot technology.
A 19-year-old Missouri resident accused of firebombing a Tesla dealership in Kansas City could face up to 30 years in federal prison if convicted on all charges. The suspect, Owen McIntire, allegedly targeted two Tesla vehicles in March and now faces charges of malicious destruction of property and unlawful possession of an unregistered destructive device.
Former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza revealed that his Tesla was vandalized with a sign reading "Musk is a Nazi" during his son's soccer tournament.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, announced plans to significantly reduce his political spending following substantial contributions to President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign.
Elon Musk announced plans to scale back his involvement with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) following a sharp 71% decline in Tesla's first-quarter profits.
A fiscal policy analyst for the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will avoid jail time after allegedly vandalizing multiple Tesla vehicles in Minneapolis, causing more than $21,000 in damages. Dylan Bryan Adams, 33, was arrested on April 16 but quickly released and offered a diversion program instead of criminal prosecution.
In a disturbing example of left-wing hostility toward Elon Musk’s Tesla, a Minnesota state employee has been accused of vandalizing the very cars Democratic leaders have mocked in public.
