“Tesla Takedown” Protesters Met with “Tesla Shield” Counter-Protesting Patriots
This weekend, protests and counter-protests unfolded at Tesla dealerships across the country as part of a “Tesla Takedown” movement targeting CEO Elon Musk and his role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The demonstrations were part of a coordinated global day of action they claim involved 200 locations, with protesters urging boycotts of Tesla products and stock due to Musk’s policies, which they claim undermine government institutions and workers.
As part of the “Tesla Takedown” campaign, nonviolent demonstrations took place across the U.S. and even abroad on Saturday. Organizers called it a “global day of action” and said protests occurred in at least 253 cities around the world.For weeks, the movement’s organizers have been encouraging people to boycott the EV maker by selling their Tesla cars and stocks. According to Tesla Takedown, thousands of grassroots groups and individuals worldwide are driving the decentralized effort.
However, a few intriguing aspects of these “organic” protests were noticed. It was apparent from the social media posts that the age of the average protester in many places was substantially north of 40.
Later on Saturday, I attended another protest outside a mall in Troy, Michigan, with a Tesla showroom. The gathering was smaller, closer to 150 attendees, but more spirited.I noticed that the crowds in Ann Arbor and Troy were primarily people over the age of 65, white, and retired from jobs that depended on public funding as teachers, professors at local universities, and social workers.They leaned left on the political spectrum. Some described themselves as “Anti-Trump” or “Anti-Republican” or “Pro-Democracy.”
There might be a simple explanation for this:
The fact that the Tesla protesters appear to have been working from a script was also noted.
However, I have to admit,that this particular demonstration was pure comedy.
Independent conservatives have not lost the art of counter-protesting from the “Tea Party” days. Patriots responded to the “Tesla Takedown” by forming a “Tesla Shield.”
John Russell, a counter-protester from Oak Lawn, defended Musk and those backing him. “I come out here to support the people who support Trump,” Russell said. “The opposing side is getting it wrong by touching other people’s property. I don’t like Democrats, but I don’t damage their personal property. These guys don’t like Elon, so they’re damaging dealerships. That’s insane.”….Another counter-protester, Vince Lopez, a veteran from Tinley Park, said he attended to support fellow Americans. “The country is divided. People came up to me calling me a fascist, a Nazi—those are strong words. I’ve seen protests overseas against us when I was in West Germany. I can feel the hate, even from me, but I’m glad I stood up for myself,” Lopez said, “There are some respectful people on the other side, but I think hate rules at this point. Still, I’m glad I came out, and I plan to come again.”
Patriots are also utilizing the “buycott” approach when responding to the Tesla protest inanity.
And while I am still not inclined to buy an electric vehicle, especially as I rely on California’s wacky electrical grid, I do appreciate the sentiment.
And the cars aren’t the only items being purchased as a buycott, either.
Normal Americans detest bullies. Tesla protesters may want to take note that the rules of engagement have dramatically changed from President Donald Trump’s first term… assissted by the car’s “sentry mode.”
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