Thousands of Anti-Tesla Protesters Take to the Streets
Global Day of Action Sees Protests Targeting Hundreds of Tesla Locations
In a culmination of nearly two months of steady, almost daily demonstrations, thousands of anti-Tesla protesters took to the streets on Saturday, March 29th, in opposition to Elon Musk’s efforts to eliminate humanitarian aid, close federal agencies, and fire government workers. The day was billed as a "Global Day of Action," with protests targeting hundreds of Tesla locations in the US, Canada, and Europe.
Protesters’ Concerns and Demands
The Verge wanted to check the temperature and see how these protesters were thinking about this current moment, and whether they felt their boycott was having its desired effect. Tesla sales have slid significantly since the protests started, and its stock has shed a lot of its value. But Musk shows no signs of being deterred, as he ramps up his threats to sic the government on anti-Tesla forces.
Rallies and Demonstrations Across the Globe
We fanned out across the globe, from London to New York to Washington, DC to Los Angeles — and Paramus, NJ and Akron, Ohio too — to observe the movement as it unfolded. In London, protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership, holding signs with slogans like "Strike down Darth Ketamine, Congress must!!!" and "Burn A Tesla Save Democracy."
New York City Protests
In New York City, the scene was similar, with a larger turnout of about three times the size of the previous week’s protest. Protesters chanted slogans and held signs, with some even engaging with two men holding out microphones and asking questions. In one instance, police that were surrounding the building came over to prevent one of these interviewers from engaging with the protesters. The man being escorted out of the crowd still held a microphone, walked backwards smiling, and said "crackhead, come here" gesturing towards one of the protesters for an interview.
Organizers’ Plans and Future Actions
As the protest neared its end, there were chants of "we’ll be back" from the crowd, indicating their readiness to continue their fight against Tesla. When asked about their plans and future actions, the organizers remained tight-lipped, saying only that they would continue to mobilize and make their voices heard.
Conclusion
The anti-Tesla protests have gained momentum, with thousands of people across the globe taking to the streets to express their opposition to Elon Musk’s actions. While the outcome of these protests is uncertain, one thing is clear: the movement has galvanized a sense of urgency and concern among its supporters, who are determined to make their voices heard.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the anti-Tesla protests?
A: The protests aim to express opposition to Elon Musk’s efforts to eliminate humanitarian aid, close federal agencies, and fire government workers.
Q: How many protests took place on Saturday, March 29th?
A: Thousands of protests took place across the globe, targeting hundreds of Tesla locations in the US, Canada, and Europe.
Q: What is the current state of Tesla’s sales and stock?
A: Tesla sales have slid significantly since the protests started, and its stock has shed a lot of its value.
Q: What is the response from Elon Musk and Tesla?
A: Musk has shown no signs of being deterred, as he ramps up his threats to sic the government on anti-Tesla forces.
