Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla

Elon Musk's increasingly right-wing public persona appears to be affecting Tesla's sales negatively, particularly among liberal and left-leaning customers who favor electric vehicles. Analysts and responses from car owners suggest that Musk's controversial behavior and remarks have cast doubt on Tesla's quality and contributed to a decline in sales. The company reported a 4.8% drop in global sales in Q2 2024, following a previous decline in Q1.