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Elon Musk's Tesla Shares Plunge Amid Controversy

3/17/2025

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Musk Faces Backlash

Elon Musk's Tesla shares have plummeted over 40% this year, wiping out a staggering $100 billion in value as protests erupt against his dealerships. Musk claims the backlash stems from his stance against what he calls the "woke mind parasite." His controversial promotion of conspiracy theories has sparked fierce debate about his influence and the boundaries of free speech.

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Oliver Condemns Arrest

The arrest of U.S. legal resident Mahmoud Khalil by the Trump administration, lacking evidence, ignited widespread protests. John Oliver condemned this action on "Last Week Tonight," warning of its dangerous impact on free speech. Additionally, Trump's mixed messages on antisemitism, especially in light of his connections to Elon Musk, have raised serious alarms.

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Musk Faces Backlash

Elon Musk's Tesla shares have plummeted over 40% this year, wiping out a staggering $100 billion in value as protests erupt against his dealerships. Musk claims the backlash stems from his stance against what he calls the "woke mind parasite." His controversial promotion of conspiracy theories has sparked fierce debate about his influence and the boundaries of free speech.

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