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Protests Erupt Against Musk's Influence at Tesla Dealerships

3/15/2025

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Protests erupted outside Tesla dealerships in Austin, Texas, and Fayetteville, New York, against Elon Musk's government involvement.
Demonstrators condemned Musk's role in reducing government spending via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Signs featured slogans like “boycott Tesla” and “no one elected Elon,” reflecting concerns over his influence and an OSHA investigation linked to a death at the Austin Gigafactory.
The protests attracted over 300 participants in Fayetteville but remained peaceful.

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Protests erupted outside Tesla dealerships in Austin, Texas, and Fayetteville, New York, against Elon Musk's government involvement.
Demonstrators condemned Musk's role in reducing government spending via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Signs featured slogans like “boycott Tesla” and “no one elected Elon,” reflecting concerns over his influence and an OSHA investigation linked to a death at the Austin Gigafactory.
The protests attracted over 300 participants in Fayetteville but remained peaceful.