A wave of protests has targeted Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s high-profile role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative aimed at slashing federal waste amid a national debt in excess of $36 trillion.
A poll of 37,943 readers of The Epoch Times shows that the vast majority oppose the protests and support DOGE’s mission.
While opinions diverge on how Musk’s government role may affect Tesla’s stock and brand, the data suggests the backlash may actually be galvanizing support, deepening brand loyalty, and even fueling new consumer and investor interest in Tesla….