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From 50 to 1,000: Protests against Trump, Musk gain momentum outside of Tucson Tesla dealership

A protest occurred at the Tesla facility in Meridian, Idaho, opposing Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
People protested Musk's involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency , citing concerns about government corruption.
The protest included about 15 individuals and was met by roughly 30 counter-protesters, with police monitoring both groups.
Veteran Jacob Whittaker stated that cuts to Veteran Affairs funding are affecting veterans, motivating him to protest.
Counter-Protesters voiced support for DOGE and the current administration, creating an ideological conflict at the event.

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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Ex-Minister criticises Tesla's boss Musk

For about three years Tesla has been producing e-cars in Grünheide. The protest is increasing – especially against company founder Elon Musk. Brandenburg's former Minister of Economic Affairs also sees him as critical.

2 days ago·Munich, Germany

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The Tesla Takedown Shows How We Can Make Oligarchs Feel the Pain

People participate in a “Tesla Takedown” protest against Elon Musk outside a Tesla dealership in Pasadena, Calif., on March 8, 2025. Photo: Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images On April 5, vast crowds of people took to the streets across America to oppose the policies of the Trump regime. The nationwide Hands Off protests felt like a collective decision to stop doomscrolling and start coming together against our country’s lurch toward authorit…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Defending Tesla, the new cause of U.S. far-right militias

To get back in the spotlight, neo-fascist groups looking for a fight are relying on anti-Musk demonstrations to re-establish their reputation.

2 days ago·Paris, France

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Pro Musk/Tesla Protesters Want to "End Democracy" and Split California into 2 States - Sacramento

You might think I'm exaggerating, but I'm not. At the Tesla Takedown protest today in Sacramento there were about 25 pro-Musk "counter protesters", many with the group New California State. They had signs reading "end democracy, restore the republic"....

2 days ago·United States

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Dayton Daily News

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Anti-Musk protests outside Tesla facility continue

People protesting tech billionaire Elon Musk, who is a senior advisor to President Donald Trump and CEO of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, return

2 days ago·Winston-Salem, United States

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From 50 to 1,000: Protests against Trump, Musk gain momentum outside of Tucson Tesla dealership

Every other Saturday morning, hundreds of Tucson residents gather outside the Tesla dealership at River and Oracle roads, holding signs in protest. What began just a few months ago with a crowd of around 50 has grown to more than 1,000 participants, according to organizers.The demonstrations, now in their seventh iteration, are part of a growing grassroots movement led by married couple Phineas and Mitchell Anderson.They really want to get thing…

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