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Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Tesla Amid Controversy

3/13/2025

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Musk Faces Protests

Nationwide protests against Tesla have intensified due to CEO Elon Musk's connections to the Trump administration and falling stock prices.
The #TeslaTakedown movement seeks to encourage pension funds to divest from Tesla, gaining support from Democratic lawmakers.
Critics claim Tesla's ties to Trumpism negatively impact its brand, reducing consumer interest in the U.S. and Europe.
Vandalism at Tesla locations has led to calls for investigations, with some lawmakers labeling the acts as domestic terrorism.

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Fahy Advocates Divestment

New York lawmakers, spearheaded by Senator Patricia Fahy, call for the state pension fund to divest from Tesla due to instability.
Tesla's shares fell nearly 30% last month, with profits down over 70% year-over-year.
The pension fund, one of the largest in the U.S., supports over one million retirees.
Key concerns include Tesla's volatility, anti-union practices, and insufficient corporate transparency.

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Musk Faces Protests

Nationwide protests against Tesla have intensified due to CEO Elon Musk's connections to the Trump administration and falling stock prices.
The #TeslaTakedown movement seeks to encourage pension funds to divest from Tesla, gaining support from Democratic lawmakers.
Critics claim Tesla's ties to Trumpism negatively impact its brand, reducing consumer interest in the U.S. and Europe.
Vandalism at Tesla locations has led to calls for investigations, with some lawmakers labeling the acts as domestic terrorism.

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