Concerns are growing over CEO Elon Musk’s alliance with President Donald Trump, which some employees and investors believe is harming Tesla Motors’ long-standing goal of building a more sustainable future. The company’s shares have dropped 12% in the past month, and new registrations for Tesla vehicles in Germany have decreased by nearly 60%.
Musk’s close relationship with Trump has raised concerns among Tesla workers that his leadership style and priorities may no longer align with the company’s mission. Some employees feel Musk is becoming increasingly disengaged from the company due to his role in the Trump administration, which includes leading the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) service.
The department has been criticized for its actions, including firing staff and cutting programs, and prompting many federal workers to become cautious about how they communicate with colleagues. Musk’s agency has also been deemed illegal by some federal judges.
Tesla’s slogan “Accelerating the World’s Transition to Sustainable Energy” is now being questioned by some employees, who feel that Musk’s priorities no longer support this mission. The company’s share prices have taken a hit due to Musk’s actions, and investors like Kevin Smith are speaking out about their concerns.
The concerns over Tesla’s sustainability goal come as climate activists protest outside the company’s showrooms in cities across the United States. The protests aim to draw attention to Musk’s actions as head of DOGE, which some see as a government coup.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/02/14/telsa-employees-investors-musk-trump