Musk Accuses Tesla Protesters of Conspiracy and Opponent Funding
Tesla founder Elon Musk found himself at the center of controversy after making unfounded accusations about paid protests against the company. His emotional reaction to the ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement and accusations against former partner Reid Hoffman caused significant resonance in the community.
Mass Protests and the Billionaire’s Response
The ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement reached its peak last weekend when mass demonstrations encompassed not only Tesla stores and service centers in the US but also hundreds of locations worldwide. In particular, the protest in New York gathered thousands of participants, triggering an explosive reaction from Elon Musk on social media.
According to Electrek, the protest movement originated as a grassroots initiative on the Blusky platform in February. Activists have a clear goal – to pressure Musk, whom they accuse of funding the establishment of an authoritarian regime in the US through his influence as Tesla’s owner.
In response to growing protests, Musk published a series of emotional posts on platform X, where his ‘evidence’ of paid protests proved unconvincing. His only argument was that demonstrators dispersed exactly at a specified time, which is actually explained by legal requirements for obtaining permits for mass gatherings.
Particular attention was drawn to Musk’s unfounded accusation against former ‘PayPal Mafia’ partner Reid Hoffman of funding the protests. In response, Hoffman advised Musk to simply accept that many people don’t like him.
The situation became particularly ironic when it was revealed that simultaneously with accusations of paid protests, Musk himself organized a rally supporting the Republican candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court, offering a $1 million reward to two rally participants.
The arguments of the ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement were significantly strengthened after a recent NBC interview where Trump openly stated his intention to seek a third presidential term, which contradicts the US Constitution. This confirms protesters’ concerns about Musk’s support of authoritarian tendencies in American politics.
Musk’s unfounded accusations and controversial behavior only intensify public concerns about his role in supporting authoritarian tendencies. The situation demonstrates the growing gap between the billionaire’s vision and society’s expectations.
