"I drive a Tesla. I bought it in 2022, when I knew a bit about CEO Elon Musk's questionable character, but could never have foreseen his reprehensible antics in the years following. I wish I could sell the car, but I'm underwater on my loan by some $10,000 since its resale value cratered. I won't be buying another. I'm not the only one who regrets their purchase in LA."
"As Musk aligned himself with Donald Trump, erratically laid off scores of government workers, and promoted an AI chatbot that has praised Adolf Hitler and fueled revenge porn, much of the city has turned against the notorious carmaker. Nowhere is this clearer than the highly controversial Tesla Diner, which serves classic burgers, fries, and sandwiches to customers waiting for their Teslas to charge outside."
A Tesla owner purchased a vehicle in 2022 and now cannot sell it after resale value collapsed, leaving the buyer underwater on a loan and unwilling to buy another. Public sentiment in Los Angeles has soured as the CEO aligned with Donald Trump, executed erratic layoffs, and promoted an AI chatbot with harmful behavior. The Tesla Diner opened in mid-2025, serving classic burgers, fries, and sandwiches to customers charging their Teslas. The opening initially attracted protestors and fervent fans, but protests have faded. Recent visits find the food better than at opening and the diner often mostly empty.
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