The electric car brand was once a liberal favourite – but the CEO’s embrace of Trump has led to an angry backlash

Summary

Elon Musk’s vocal support for Donald Trump and promotion of far-right conspiracy theories has alienated many Tesla owners, who now express embarrassment over their cars.

Sales of anti-Musk stickers, such as “Anti Elon Tesla Club,” have surged as owners distance themselves from Musk’s politics.

Once admired by liberals for his environmental advocacy, Musk’s alignment with Trump and leadership in his administration have sparked backlash.

While Tesla remains the dominant EV maker, analysts warn Musk’s polarizing image may impact sales as competition grows and Trump plans to cut EV tax incentives.

  • xmunk
    30·
    10 hours ago

    As your Canadian buddy, do you want a hookup? We’ll meet on the border of Alberta and Montana under the moonlight where the moose crows.

    • azimir@lemmy.ml
      1·
      3 hours ago

      I’m not saying no. What can we bring for the trade? I’m not really sure what Canada needs from the US at this point, but we’re willing to be flexible.

    • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world
      21·
      8 hours ago

      moose crows.

      A terrifying hybrid species that weigh a thousand pounds, can fly, and remember the faces of those who have wronged them.

    • Cenotaph@mander.xyzEnglish
      7·
      8 hours ago

      lmao Canadians cant import BYD either. Check out the stupid rules for importing cars we have… Gonna have to wait 15 years for those imports.

      • xmunk
        4·
        7 hours ago

        Yeah - but I bet a few Canada Goose jackets to the right guy will get me a waiver.