The article discusses how Elon Musk has become a contentious topic for Democrats, with varying responses to his influence. Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson sold her Tesla stocks, attributing this to her financial advisors' decisions rather than any political stance. Contrastingly, other Democrats, such as Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Gil Cisneros, have recently made investments in Tesla, indicating a lack of uniformity in how party members view Musk. The financial decisions of these politicians suggest a complex relationship with Musk despite broader criticisms.
"I'm all for people selling Tesla stock," Johnson told BI. "In my personal situation, I have money managers that take care of all of it, and I don't have anything to do with what we buy and sell."
A spokesman for Cisneros said that "outside financial advisors who have a fiduciary responsibility to maintain a diverse portfolio" managed the congressman's investments. He also pointed out that Cisneros was critical of Musk both before and after making the trade.
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose South Texas district is home to the headquarters of Musk's SpaceX, bought at least $65,000 worth of Tesla stock earlier this month.
As the furor around Elon Musk and DOGE's remaking of the federal government began to swell on the left, Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson sold off her Tesla stock.
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