Elon Musk's actions and political behaviors have prompted some Tesla enthusiasts, like Filipos, to sell their vehicles and distance themselves from the brand. Despite loving their Tesla cars, these individuals are struggling to reconcile their admiration for the vehicles with Musk's controversial public conduct, particularly his Nazi-style salutes during a Trump inauguration celebration. Many fans express frustration and disappointment, choosing instead to invest in other brands as a form of protest against Musk's ideologies, signaling a notable shift in loyalty among Tesla supporters.
I didn't want to be saddled with a vehicle that was associated with something so awful, Filipos said. When you own a vehicle like that, you are advertising for that company.
Many say that, while they still love the cars, they can't square the CEO's politics and behavior with their own.
Filipos is part of a growing movement of Tesla enthusiasts who are now turning their backs on the company, selling their cars, dropping their leases and getting rid of Tesla stock.
Frustration had been building for Filipos over the last few months, but the turning point was when Musk did back-to-back Nazi-style salutes during an inauguration day celebration for Donald Trump in January.
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