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Celebrity Exodus: Tesla Faces Backlash Over Musk's Actions

5/4/2025

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Elon Musk's political engagement has sparked a significant backlash against Tesla, prompting celebrities like Bette Midler, Jason Bateman, and Sheryl Crow to part ways with their vehicles. Their public denouncement of Musk links Tesla to issues of racism and greed, with some even donating their proceeds to NPR as a stand against his controversial actions.

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Elon Musk's political engagement has sparked a significant backlash against Tesla, prompting celebrities like Bette Midler, Jason Bateman, and Sheryl Crow to part ways with their vehicles. Their public denouncement of Musk links Tesla to issues of racism and greed, with some even donating their proceeds to NPR as a stand against his controversial actions.