We're sunsetting PodQuest on 2025-07-28. Thank you for your support!
Export Podcast Subscriptions
cover of episode Musk’s DOGE Antics Could Be the Downfall of Tesla

Musk’s DOGE Antics Could Be the Downfall of Tesla

2025/3/27
logo of podcast Power User with Taylor Lorenz

Power User with Taylor Lorenz
AI Chapters Transcript
Chapters
The Tesla Takedown movement is a mobilized effort to weaken Elon Musk's influence by targeting Tesla, the source of his wealth. It began in February after Trump's inauguration and has gained traction through protests and advocacy.
  • The Tesla Takedown movement started in February after Trump's inauguration.
  • Alex Winter, an actor and filmmaker, played a key role in conceptualizing the movement.
  • The movement encourages boycotting Tesla, selling Tesla vehicles, and divesting Tesla stock.
  • Protests are taking place at Tesla showrooms to raise awareness and encourage divestment.
  • Some Tesla owners are selling their cars or rebadging them to avoid association with the brand.

Shownotes Transcript

Over the past few weeks, Tesla has been crumbling. The company's stock, which was once considered invincible, has now plunged to around $250 a share, down from nearly double that in December. Sales are plummeting, dealerships are overrun with protests, and Teslas on the street are being subject to petty vandalism.

All of this is happening because of Elon Musk. Since Trump took office and appointed Musk as the head of the very poorly named Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has facilitated the undue firing of tens of thousands of government employees.

Now, it's looking like Tesla is in trouble and Musk's involvement in politics and increasingly radical actions could be the company's downfall.

Journalist Miles Klee has been covering it all, and today he joins me to break down the Tesla takedown movement began, why it matters, and if Tesla could ultimately be Musk's achilles heel. 

SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER: https://www.usermag.co

SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/taylorlorenz