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‘Fake news’: Tesla’s Elon Musk dashes investor hopes he may finally be leaving politics, insisting he’s not going anywhere
Politico reported the Tesla CEO would soon return to the private sector, triggering a rally in shares of the beleaguered carmaker. Not so fast, says Musk.
Tesla's used car surge: Elon Musk's political impact unraveled
The number of used Teslas in the American market rose by 33% in 2025, according to current data, reports Business Insider. Experts attribute this situation to the political activities of Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla.
Musk Acknowledges Political Backlash Is Affecting Tesla’s Stock
Elon Musk acknowledged on Sunday that his involvement in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could be negatively impacting Tesla’s stock price. Speaking at a town hall event in Wisconsin,

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N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk
A bill would authorize an audit of a state deal allowing Tesla to lease a factory site near Buffalo for $1 a year, and would create a way for the state to claw back subsidies.
Elon Musk May Soon Leave DOGE, Trump Hints
Should Elon Musk leave DOGE soon, it would be a stark reversal from March, when Trump was looking to extend Musk’s stay.
Elon Musk Isn’t Going Anywhere
Elon Musk isn’t leaving politics anytime soon, if his X posts are to be believed. Democrats, meanwhile, rallied behind the news, with DNC chair Ken Martin saying “We should put Elon Musk into every state” and Wisconsin Democratic Party chief Ben Wikler urging Musk to stay in the Trump administration and keep talking.
Wall Street sounds alarm on Tesla, Elon Musk problem
CEO Elon Musk has been highly preoccupied with his new position at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), ...
One of Elon Musk's biggest fans calls Tesla's sales 'brutal' and the worst he's ever seen
"I think these are the worst quarterly production & delivery numbers I've ever seen for Tesla," wrote Omar Qazi, better known ...
How Elon Musk Net Worth Has Changed as Tesla CEO Speaks Out on Stock Drop
Musk's presence on the political scene has greatly—and negatively—impacted Tesla. Since Tesla stock hit an end-of-day record ...
Elon Musk Backlash Turns Into Global Sales Slump for Tesla
Mr. Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to a 13% drop in deliveries in the first quarter, including steep ...
Tesla sales plunge after Elon Musk backlash
Tesla sales have plummeted to their lowest level in three years after a backlash against its boss Elon Musk. The electric car ...
Elon Musk says his DOGE role is hurting Tesla's stock price, calling it "a very expensive job"
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and ...
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Tesla sales drop 13% to start the year amid Elon Musk's DOGE efforts, nationwide protests
As it stands, Musk and Tesla are contending with recalls, protests, a 13% drop in sales and looming tariffs — so why is its ...
Tesla deliveries drop 13% amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk
Deliveries of Elon Musk's Tesla vehicles dropped about 13% compared to a year ago, according to a new release from the ...
Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers
Tesla sales fell in the first three months of the year in another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company ...
Musk's X is suing India, as Tesla and Starlink plan entry
The timing of the lawsuit is interesting as it comes when Musk's other companies Starlink and Tesla have just begun making ...