Global 'Tesla Takedown' Protests Target Elon Musk's Dual Roles

Over 200 demonstrations occurred worldwide on March 29, opposing Musk's leadership of Tesla and his controversial role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency.

Protesters gathered at Tesla showrooms and service centers globally, with significant turnouts in cities like New York, Chicago, and London, as part of a coordinated 'Global Day of Action.'
The demonstrations opposed Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has implemented sweeping federal budget cuts and agency closures.
While protests were largely peaceful, some incidents of vandalism and violence, including arson in Germany, were reported and are being investigated as domestic terrorism by the FBI.
Tesla's financial and reputational challenges continue to mount, with protesters urging consumers to sell Tesla vehicles and stock as a way to diminish Musk's influence.
Counter-protests by pro-Musk supporters were smaller in scale, reflecting deep societal and political divisions over Musk's actions and alignment with the Trump administration.