Global 'Tesla Takedown' Protests Target Elon Musk's Political Role

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The protests aim to reduce Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration by targeting Tesla

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I want to do everything possible to protect democracy in this country," said Phil Ansell

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Approximately 400 protesters at an Ann Arbor Tesla showroom and about 150 at another location in Troy

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Most participants were seniors over 65, many retired from public-sector jobs as teachers and professors

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Elon is not an elected person, and he has no authority to dismantle our government and its programs

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He's spearheading DOGE, which is spearheading our country's destruction, destroying our country's infrastructure

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Some anti-Musk sentiment has turned violent, with reported vandalism of Tesla vehicles and facilities

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If suddenly Musk becomes just another boring, low-end billionaire, Trump will dump him too

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