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Elon Musk has decided that it’s time to shake the hornet’s nest and point fingers at some pretty influential Democratic donors. He recently accused George Soros, the well-known financial puppet master, and Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, of financially backing protests aimed squarely at disrupting Tesla’s operations. It seems that Tesla’s success has become a burr in the saddle for some high-profile Democrats, and Musk is not shy about calling them out. After all, why hold back when the stakes are this high?
Musk has claimed that multiple groups funded through ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising platform, are the architects of these protests, suggesting a level of organization that would make a military strategist proud. The groups include those with catchy names like Troublemakers, Disruption Project, Rise & Resist, Indivisible Project, and the Democratic Socialists of America. It’s almost as if they’re using an “all hands on deck” approach to derail what is arguably one of the most iconic American automotive brands of our time.
Adding fuel to this fiery accusation, Musk didn’t stop at just Soros and Hoffman. He also put hedge fund billionaire Herbert Sandler in the crosshairs, pointing to a web of financial support behind these protests that smacks of political maneuvering. Reportedly, Musk claimed that the continuous “funraising” through ActBlue was murky enough to catch the attention of investigations concerning illegal foreign donations. It’s as if the group is operating a clandestine operation right under everyone’s noses, creating the perfect storm for political controversy.
I do not doubt that Elon is right.
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Elon Musk Accuses George Soros of Bankrolling Tesla Protests https://t.co/DR6nAjZ1YZ— Chuck Nellis The Phoenix (@ChuckThePhoenix) March 12, 2025
While Democrats were trying to poke holes in Musk’s ship, the big guy had to deal with something far less sinister but equally confusing: a rising number of Tesla trade-ins. Once celebrated as the most coveted electric vehicle on the market, Tesla is now caught in a conundrum with frustrated drivers showing their feelings through bumper stickers. With messages like “I Bought This Before Elon Went Crazy,” it’s clear that Musk’s political posturing has rubbed some customers the wrong way.
In the midst of the political fracas, former President Donald Trump has stepped into the fray, offering his own seal of approval for Tesla. Trump took a moment to bask in the allure of the electric vehicle while inspecting a lineup of them outside the White House. He professed his undying love for Tesla and praised Musk for his business acumen, noting that the tech mogul never asked him for anything — talk about a refreshing change in the political arena. Even as questions swirled about whether Trump’s potential purchase was aimed at spiking Tesla’s stock, Musk went ahead and announced Tesla’s ambitious plan to double U.S. vehicle production, celebrating the supportive policies fostered during the Trump administration. It was a reminder that in the ever-shifting landscape of American politics, the road ahead can be filled with both potholes and electric innovations.
