Elon Musk's Tesla Takedown: Nationwide Protests Erupt Amidst White House Feud

The ongoing feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the White House has sparked widespread anger, leading to protests at over 50 Tesla stores across the United States. The demonstrations, part of the "Tesla Takedown" event, were held on Saturday to express discontent with Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Musk took the helm of DOGE on January 20th, and his tenure has been marked by controversy. Critics have slammed his decision to propose a "buyout plan" for federal employees while simultaneously implementing large-scale layoffs, dismantling the United States International Development Agency, and attempting to access sensitive payment systems.

In addition to the nationwide protests, local media in New York reported that demonstrators gathered outside a Tesla dealership in downtown Manhattan. Videos circulating on social media showed protesters chanting "Zelensky is a hero," a reference to the ongoing dispute between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. Musk had previously stated that Zelensky had "destroyed himself in the eyes of the American people."

The escalating tensions between Musk and the White House have drawn criticism from various quarters, with some accusing the Tesla CEO of overstepping his bounds and others questioning the administration's handling of the situation. As the protests continue to grow in size and scope, it remains to be seen how the conflict will play out in the coming weeks and months.