Americans Protest Outside Tesla Showroom Over Musk’s Ties to Dogecoin

On Saturday, hundreds of demonstrators assembled at Tesla showrooms throughout the U.S., protesting against Elon Musk’s involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and venting their frustration over recent federal austerity policies.

The demonstrations, initiated as part of the “Tesla Takedown” movement, started on February 15 and have intensified due to worries about widespread layoffs in public sector jobs connected to DOGE.

The initiative was started by actor and director Alex Winter, together with Joan Donovan, who is an assistant professor specializing in Journalism and Emerging Media Studies at Boston University.

As reported by CNN, DOGE has already led to the elimination of numerous governmental positions and announced intentions to significantly decrease the Internal Revenue Service staff by approximately 20% prior to May 15.

Protests took place at over 80 sites across the country on Saturday, with an additional 70 events scheduled throughout April, as reported by the Tesla Takedown website. The organizers urged their followers to “offload your Teslas, divest from the stocks, and take part in the demonstrations.”

In Dedham, which is a suburb of Boston, approximately 100 protesters assembled outside a Tesla dealership. In West Chester, Pennsylvania, a comparable number showed up as well, whereas Baltimore saw one of the biggest rallies with at least 300 attendees participating.

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In Washington, D.C., more than 50 individuals gathered at a Tesla dealership by noon. They waved signs and danced to music by Beyoncé and Daft Punk while motorists beeped their horns in agreement. This turnout was significantly larger compared to a demonstration at the same spot in Georgetown just two weeks prior.

Sara Steffens, who previously worked as a journalist and policy advocate, mentioned that she collaborated with Melissa Knutson, an independent protester, to bring a lively atmosphere to the demonstration. Knutson stated that her ideas were influenced by a comparable event held in Maryland.

“We must cultivate joy since this is going to be a prolonged struggle, and we need to expand our campaign against this authoritarian regime,” Knutson stated to CNN.

In the meantime, law enforcement organizations are looking into multiple assaults on Tesla infrastructure, encompassing showrooms, charging points, and automobiles.

On March 3, seven electric vehicle charging stations at a shopping center close to Boston were deliberately set on fire. A few days afterward, six protesters were taken into custody in New York City for staging a sit-in protest inside an automobile dealership. Additionally, in Colorado, a female suspect faced charges related to tossing Molotov cocktails and damaging Tesla facilities.

On Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that her office has initiated an investigation into the events.

“If you plan on dealing with a Tesla, whether it’s visiting a dealership or doing something else, be warned as we will pursue you. And if you’re supporting this activity, we’ll come for you too. We will uncover your identity,” Bondi stated on Fox Business.

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were seen together on the South Lawn of the White House, with five Tesla cars prominently displayed. Trump commended these electric vehicles as “stunning” and expressed his hope that the occasion might inspire more Americans to think about purchasing a Tesla.

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