Protesters against Elon Musk's actions in the Trump administration outside a Tesla showroom in New York on Feb. 15.
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Tesla Feels the Wrath of Anti-Elon Musk Backlash
Sales are plunging in some of the world’s biggest EV markets, and protesters and vandals are targeting the company’s stores.
Tae Helton, a car aficionado who lives minutes from Tesla Inc.’s flagship California factory, bought one Tesla for the family fleet and nearly purchased a second one last year.
After Elon Musk made gestures resembling a Nazi salute at an inauguration event for President Donald Trump last month, he wants nothing to do with the brand.